Manager - Media Law/Legal

As a Manager - Legal at The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. (Deccan Herald/Prajavani) in Bengaluru, India, your role will be crucial in overseeing all legal matters to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. You will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice to support the business objectives, requiring a proactive and detail-oriented approach to manage complex legal issues and collaborate effectively across departments. Your key responsibilities will include: Legal Compliance & Risk Management: Ensuring operational compliance with media, intellectual property, and labor laws, identifying legal risks, and developing mitigation strategies. Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements to safeguard the company's interests. Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Managing all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes, serving as the primary liaison with external legal counsel. Advisory & Stakeholder Liaison: Providing legal advice to internal departments and working closely with the leadership team to support business decisions from a legal perspective. Policy Development & Training: Developing and implementing company policies, conducting employee training on legal and regulatory topics. Employment & Labor Laws: Overseeing employment-related legal matters, including labor law compliance, dispute resolution, and litigation. Real Estate & Property Management: Managing legal aspects of real estate transactions, property disputes, and agreements. Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy: Monitoring the regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance, and contributing to public policy initiatives. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from a recognized institution and 5-8 years of proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the media industry. Key skills and attributes for success in this position include: - Strong knowledge of media law, intellectual property law, labor laws, and corporate law. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. - Proficiency in Kannada and English (both written and spoken). - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure with attention to detail. - Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. If you are a highly skilled and experienced legal professional looking to make a significant impact in the media industry, we invite you to join our team as the Manager - Legal at The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.,