Senior Legal Manager

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Legal Head

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide strategic legal guidance on business operations, contracts, and new initiatives.
• Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, distribution agreements, NDAs, employment contracts, and marketing collaborations.

• Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including Companies Act, Contract Act, Intellectual Property Laws, Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, and Employment laws.
• Oversee company secretarial compliance in coordination with internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement internal policies and governance frameworks.

• Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management

• Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters with external legal counsels.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings as required.
• Handle notices, claims, and regulatory communications.

• Intellectual Property Protection

• Oversee trademark registrations, renewals, oppositions, and IP strategy.
• Ensure brand protection across domestic and international markets.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with HR, Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams to ensure legal compliance in day-to-day operations.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal and regulatory matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a reputed institution; Master’s degree (LLM) preferred.
• 5–6 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with exposure to FMCG / Consumer Goods / E-commerce / Start-up environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, contract, intellectual property, and labor laws.
• Prior experience in managing external legal counsels and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills

• Legal advisory & risk management
• Drafting & contract negotiation
• Regulatory & statutory compliance
• Litigation handling & dispute resolution
• Intellectual property rights management
• Strong business acumen and decision-making