Team Member - Legal

• Commercial Agreements Draft, negotiate, review and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts including: o Service agreements o Supply and distribution agreements o Lease Deeds/ Leave and License agreements o Joint venture and partnership agreements o Trademark Licensing agreements o Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements o Sale deed/ Agreement for Sale/ Agreement to Sell (Real Estate) o Banking Consortium Agreements o EPC related contracts o Land & Real Estate matters o Intellectual Property Rights Ensure all contracts are aligned with corporate policies and risk management practices. Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Litigation Drafting notices, reply to notices, complaints, opinions, notes for management Attending Court hearings Co-ordinating with external advocates for matters Liaising with business team Strategizing for potential and pending litigations.
• Corporate Governance Advise management on compliance with laws applicable to the organization including FEMA. Maintaining records, data and other relevant documents in the DMS. Maintaining MIS and litigation and agreement trackers Conduct in-house training on various topics relevant to the business and operations of the Company
• Mergers & Acquisitions Support M&A transactions by including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, and preparing closing documents. Collaborate with finance, tax, operations and other teams to assess legal implications, risk mitigation and integration strategies.
• Regulatory Compliance Stay updated on amendments in law /legal developments and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., competition law, data protection, environmental regulations, OFAC, GDPR). Provide legal guidance on compliance related matters and develop procedures that promote compliance throughout the organization.
• Risk Management Identify and analyze potential legal / regulatory risks and provide advice on risk mitigation strategies. Work with business leaders to implement effective compliance programs and practices.
• Internal Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with internal stakeholders such as finance, HR, operations, and marketing to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions and strategies. Provide legal training and resources to employees on relevant issues to foster a culture of compliance.
• Contract Management Systems Establish and maintain a centralized contract management system to track agreements, obligations, and key dates. Monitor performance and compliance of contracts and provide guidance on potential issues. Tools and Apps for contract life cycle management
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Develop, review, and implement, standard operating procedures to reflect legal best practices. Prepare legal documentation that can guide the organization in achieving its business goals while minimizing exposure. SOPs to support streamlined review, finalization and execution of Contracts and approvals of deviations Advise relevant stakeholders on policies including POSH Policy, Whistle Blow Policy, amongst others
• Stakeholder Communication Communicate effectively with external parties, including regulatory authorities, advisors, and consultants to address legal matters as needed. Represent the companys interests in communications with external entities.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong Legal Knowledge : In-depth understanding of corporate governance, commercial law,and contract law.
• Exceptional Negotiation Skills : Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and agreementssuccessfully.
• Analytical Abilities : Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; ability to identifylegal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Effective Communicator : Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable ofconveying complex legal concepts to non-legal personnel or other businessfunctions.
• Interpersonal Skills :Strong relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate across functionsand influence at all levels of the organization.
• Business Acumen :Understanding of corporate strategy and the impact of legal decisions on theoverall business objectives.
• Self-Motivated : Abilityto work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in afast-paced environment.