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Senior Executive - Legal

Senior Executive - Legal

Bata India

3 years

4 - 9 Lacs

Gurgaon

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manufacturing network litigation contracts coordination reports management documentation support drafting research integrity word excel

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Job Type

Part Time

Job Description

Corporate - Legal

Gurgaon

About Us

Bata India is the largest retailer and leading manufacturer of footwear in India, and it is part of the Bata Shoe Organization.

Incorporated as Bata Shoe Company Private Limited in 1931, the company was set up initially as a small operation in Konnagar (near Calcutta) in 1932. In January 1934, the foundation stone for the first building of Bata’s operation - now called the Bata. In the years that followed, the overall site was doubled in area. This township is popularly known as Batanagar. It was also the first manufacturing facility in the Indian shoe industry to receive the ISO: 9001 certification.

The Company went public in 1973 when it changed its name to Bata India Limited. Today, Bata India has established itself as India’s largest footwear retailer. Its retail network of over 1375 stores gives it a reach / coverage that no other footwear company can match. The stores are present in good locations and can be found in all the metros, mini-metros and towns.

Bata’s smart looking new stores supported by a range of better quality products are aimed at offering a superior shopping experience to its customers.

The Company also operates a large non-retail distribution network through its urban wholesale division and caters to millions of customers through over 30,000 dealers.

Job Description

Position: Senior Executive - Legal

Key Qualifications

LL.B. degree from a recognized and reputed law school/institution.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an in-house legal department of a corporate or a law firm.
Solid understanding of litigation processes, court procedures, Contracts & Legal documentation.
Proficiency in civil and criminal laws, with specific experience in areas such as:
- Recovery suits
- Property disputes
- Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act)
- Consumer protection laws
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Legal Metrology
- Labour laws (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Dispute Management

Manage and coordinate pending litigation matters across India in coordination with external counsels and the corporate legal team.
Maintain and update legal MIS, ensuring accurate daily reports to the head office.
Draft and review legal pleadings prepared by external counsels; provide inputs and coordinate with the corporate legal team.
Appear and depose on behalf of the company in courts, especially in Bangalore or other locations across South India when required.
Liaise and coordinate independently with advocates, government officials, and law enforcement agencies.
Prepare and submit police complaints; assist in FIR registration as needed.

Contract Management & Documentation

Draft, review, and vet commercial contracts, lease deeds, leave & license agreements, joint venture agreements (JVA), and related documents.
Prepare legal documentation including but not limited to:
- Cancellation deeds
- Attornment letters
- Novation agreements
- Declarations, undertakings, indemnity bonds, and bank guarantees
Review and advise on title documents such as sale deeds, gift deeds, and transfer deeds for property acquisitions.
Assist with due diligence and provide legal support during property acquisition for retail expansion.

Skills & Competencies

Strong drafting and legal research skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
High level of professional integrity and ethical standards
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Self-driven, responsible, and able to manage work independently
Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel or relocate across India as per organizational requirements

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