Senior Executive /Assistant Manager Legal

Role & responsibilities

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage end-to-end litigation matters for the company PAN India, including media-related disputes, contractual claims, labour matters, IP infringements, and regulatory proceedings.
• Liaise and coordinate with external counsels, advocates, and solicitors; provide case briefs and strategic inputs to safeguard company interests.
• Draft, review, and finalize pleadings and court documents including affidavits, plaints, writ petitions, written statements, rejoinders, and applications.
• Represent the company in pre-litigation discussions, mediation, and settlement negotiations to achieve cost-effective resolutions.
• Maintain a comprehensive Litigation Tracker to monitor timelines, status updates, risk assessments, and next steps for all ongoing matters.

Non-Litigation & Contract Management

• Advise management on legal and regulatory compliance, including data privacy laws, intellectual property rights, broadcasting codes, and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) guidelines specific to the radio industry.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and standardize diverse commercial agreements, including service contracts, MOUs, NDAs, content licensing agreements, lease deeds for transmission sites, talent contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Oversee the complete contract lifecycle from drafting and negotiation to execution, renewal, and archival ensuring timelines are met and business continuity is maintained.
• Draft and issue legal notices, reply to third-party notices, and ensure all communications protect the company’s legal position.
• Maintain and update an Agreement Tracker with alerts for upcoming renewals, expirations, and obligations.

Regulatory & Corporate Support

• Ensure adherence to IPR laws, copyright licensing norms, and music licensing agreements relevant to FM radio operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Programming, Sales, Marketing, Technical and HR) to provide legal inputs on campaigns, contests, and promotional activities to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong legal drafting and communication skills
• Knowledge of media, IPR, and data privacy laws
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Proactive, organized, and self-driven
• Familiarity with litigation processes and regulatory frameworks