Legal Manager

To manage the end-to-end legal operations of the company, focusing on the meticulous drafting of commercial agreements, maintaining organized legal documentation, and managing active litigation cases across various forums.

Responsibilities

• Contract & Agreement Management (Vetting)

• Drafting & Vetting:

  Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including Dealer/Distributor Agreements, Vendor Contracts, Lease Deeds, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Risk Assessment:

  Identify potential legal traps in contracts and suggest amendments to protect the company's interests.

• Standardization:

  Develop and maintain "Standard Templates" for recurring business transactions (especially important for the new Color Coated Sheet channel partners).

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Case Tracking:

  Actively manage and monitor all ongoing litigation (civil, criminal, or labor-related).

• Liaison:

  Coordinate with external advocates and legal firms; brief them on cases and review their drafts/submissions.

• Court Attendance:

  Attend court hearings or tribunal proceedings as the company representative when required.

• Notices:

  Draft and respond to legal notices, including Section 138 (Cheque Bounce) cases, which are common in dealer networks.

• Documentation & MIS

• Daily MIS Reporting:

  Maintain and update a daily Management Information System (MIS) tracking the status of all contracts, pending litigations, and statutory deadlines.

• File Management:

  Maintain a rigorous filing system (both physical and digital) for all legal documents, property papers, and original agreements.

• Compliance Calendar:

  Ensure all corporate and statutory filings are tracked and completed on time.

Qualifications

LLB

Required Skills

Minimum 4 years of corporate work exposer required.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay range or salary or compensation

Up to 8 LPA.