Job Title: Legal Executive
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 2-3 Years
Industry: Retail / FMCG / Food & Grocery
Company: The Organic World
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Executive to support the organization's legal and compliance functions. The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing contracts, managing legal documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, handling vendor and property-related agreements, and coordinating with external legal counsel when required.
Key ResponsibilitiesContract Management
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various agreements including:
- Vendor Agreements
- Lease and Rental Agreements
- Service Agreements
- NDAs
- Employment-related documents
- Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.
Legal Compliance
- Monitor compliance with applicable corporate, labor, retail, and commercial laws.
- Support maintenance of statutory records, licenses, registrations, and renewals.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with FSSAI, Shops & Establishments Act, and other relevant regulations.
Litigation & Dispute Management
- Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation matters.
- Track ongoing legal cases and maintain relevant documentation.
- Prepare legal notices, responses, and case summaries.
Property & Lease Management
- Review property documents and lease agreements for retail stores.
- Conduct legal due diligence for new store acquisitions and renewals.
- Coordinate with landlords and stakeholders on legal documentation.
Legal Research & Advisory
- Conduct legal research and provide practical legal opinions.
- Keep management updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the business.
Documentation & Record Keeping
- Maintain legal documents, contracts, and compliance trackers.
- Create and manage a centralized legal repository.
Required Qualifications
- LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university.
- 2-3 years of experience in legal and compliance functions.
- Experience in Retail, FMCG, E-commerce, or Corporate Legal teams preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial agreements.
- Understanding of corporate, labor, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent drafting and legal documentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal document management.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in handling retail store lease agreements.
- Knowledge of food retail and FMCG regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity & Confidentiality
- Negotiation Skills
- Time Management
- Business Acumen
- Collaborative Working Style
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the legal and compliance framework of a fast-growing retail organization while gaining broad exposure to commercial and operational legal matters.
Work location : MG Road Bangalore
Pay: ₹250,000.00 - ₹350,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
