Department: Legal & Compliance
Reporting To: Director / CEO
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Agreements & Contract Management
* Draft, review, negotiate and vet legal agreements including:
* Leave & License Agreements
* Vendor Agreements
* Supply Agreements
* Marketing Agreements
* Franchise Agreements
* Master Service Agreements (MSA)
* Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
* Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
* Deeds of Surrender and other commercial contracts.
* Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.
* Maintain contract repository and monitor renewals, amendments and expiry dates.
2. Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
* Obtain, renew and maintain statutory licenses and approvals.
* Liaise with government authorities including FSSAI, Police, Municipal Corporation, Excise, Fire Department, Shops & Establishment and other regulatory bodies.
* Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain license tracker and documentation for all outlets and corporate offices.
3. Litigation Management
* Coordinate and manage civil, commercial and criminal litigation matters.
* Work closely with external advocates and legal consultants.
* Maintain litigation tracker for all ongoing legal cases.
* Prepare case briefs, documentation and legal records.
* Monitor court dates, legal notices and follow-up actions.
* Assist management in litigation strategy and dispute resolution.
4. Legal Notices & Dispute Resolution
* Draft and respond to legal notices received from authorities, landlords, vendors and other stakeholders.
* Draft recovery notices and settlement communications.
* Handle recovery matters through negotiation and legal proceedings.
* Assist in arbitration, mediation and settlement discussions.
5. Risk Management
* Identify legal and contractual risks.
* Provide legal advice to management and business teams.
* Recommend risk mitigation measures to protect company interests.
* Ensure legal compliance in business operations and commercial transactions.
6. Landlord & Property Matters
* Negotiate commercial terms with landlords.
* Handle lease renewals, surrender deeds and property-related disputes.
* Coordinate documentation for new outlet openings and property acquisitions.
7. Compliance & Documentation
* Maintain complete legal documentation and records.
* Ensure timely filing of statutory documents.
* Support internal and external audits.
* Maintain repository of legal notices, agreements and compliance certificates.
8. Stakeholder Coordination
* Work closely with Operations, HR, Finance, Procurement, Projects and Business Development teams.
* Coordinate with external lawyers, consultants, government officials and vendors.
* Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on day-to-day business matters.
9. Vendor & Commercial Support
* Manage legal aspects of vendor onboarding.
* Review commercial terms and vendor contracts.
* Support procurement and commercial negotiations.
* Ensure contractual compliance throughout the vendor lifecycle.
Desired Skills
* Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills.
* Excellent knowledge of Indian commercial laws and contract law.
* Experience in licensing and regulatory compliance.
* Litigation management and legal documentation.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
* Ability to coordinate with external counsels and government authorities.
* Excellent documentation and record management skills.
Travelling will be involved as per business requirements
Preferred Qualifications
* Diploma/Certification in Cyber Law or Corporate Law (Preferred)
* 8 years of experience in Legal, Licensing and Litigation, preferably in Hospitality, QSR or Food & Beverage industry.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
