Job Title: Manager - Legal & Compliance
Role Summary
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in legal and compliance roles, with a strong background in due diligence, legal writing, contract review, agreements negotiations & review and compliance management. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the company's operations comply with legal requirements and industry standards, while managing legal documentation, contracts, and research.
Responsibilities
- Undertake drafting, review and negotiation of various transitional documents, including term sheets, lease deeds, leave & license agreements, service consultancy agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and SaaS agreements.
- Provide comprehensive end-to-end support to teams for opening and completion of new business ventures, ensuring the acquisition of necessary licenses, sanctions and approval required to operate retail business in India.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure licenses, including FSSAI, Shop & Establishment, Fire Compliance/NOC and other business licenses.
- Ensure strict and continual compliance with legal provisions and regulations by closely coordinating with local authorities and consultancy firms.
- Provide advice on contracts, analysing prevailing legal risks and liabilities associated with existing contracts. Develop and implement effective mitigation strategies for future contracts.
- Understand and address issues raised by internal stakeholders, offering practical solutions within stringent timelines.
- Manage disputes and litigation with third parties, collaborating with advocates, senior advocates, law firms, and government agencies.
- Strategize and respond to legal notices, draft pleadings, petitions, and appeals. Brief counsels as required.
- Oversee documentation and maintain records diligently. Handle associated ancillary work to support organizational processes.
- Supervise the process of documentation and maintain records meticulously, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility, and handling any supplementary tasks that contribute to the smooth functioning of the organization.
Candidate Qualifications & Skill Requirements
- LLB or equivalent law degree.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in legal and compliance roles, preferably in a corporate or law firm environment.
- Strong proficiency in Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Legal Contract Review, and Legal Research.
- In-depth knowledge of the Companies Act and other relevant corporate laws and regulations.
- Proven experience in Legal Compliance and managing regulatory issues.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Job Location: Head Office – Lower Parel, Mumbai
Reporting Manager: CFO
Pay: ₹437,248.98 - ₹1,400,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
