Assistant Manager - Legal

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer and supplier agreements, Distribution agreements, Service agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, Consultancy agreements, Procurement contracts Lease agreements and Other commercial documents.
• Maintain effective legal documentation, reporting and information management systems relating to contracts, disputes and legal matters.
• Provide support relating to regulatory certifications, permits, industrial licenses and statutory requirements applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate and manage litigation, arbitration, consumer matters and regulatory proceedings. Liaise with external counsel on case management. Monitor litigation status and ensure timely reporting and compliance with procedural requirements.
• Identify and escalate material legal, compliance, litigation or governance risks to the Manager in a timely manner.
• Support the implementation of group legal, compliance and corporate governance policies in India under the guidance of the Manager.
• Corporate Secretarial Support
• Support the Company's corporate governance framework.
• Prepare board and committee meeting agendas, notices, resolutions and minutes.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Secretarial Standards.
• Coordinate statutory filings with the Registrar of Companies and other regulatory authorities.
• Maintain statutory registers, records and corporate documentation
• Assist in board appointments, resignations and other corporate actions.

Qualification & Experience

• Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Sound knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013 and corporate secretarial practices.
• Good understanding of Indian commercial laws and litigation processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates high integrity, sound judgment, and strong ethical standards
•  Experience : 6-8 years of post-qualification experience in an in-house legal department and/or a reputed law firm.
• LL.B. from a recognized university.
• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• Strong academic credentials will be preferred.