ResponsibilitiesDrafting and vetting all types of commercial agreements required for the business.Managing litigation, both in-house and through instructing and managing external counsel, and representing the Company before the appropriate courts.Managing the Company’s contracts database on a day-to-day basis, including migration from the current provider to an internal system.Liaising with the Accounts team to process legal services invoices and maintain updated legal records.Supporting implementation of Company policies aimed at meeting regulatory obligations.Overseeing legal administrative functions, including document archiving, regular updates, issuing the weekly legal movement sheet, and filing.Managing relationships with external counsel and law firms.Advising management on industrial relations matters, including coordination with legal advisors to defend various cases before Central and State Government Authorities in respect of direct and indirect tax and excise matters pertaining to its mill/office/depot locations.Assisting management on intellectual property matters, coordinating with external counsel and business, and working with legal advisors and trademark attorneys to file or defend infringement and passing-off cases.Filing legal cases and police complaints against customers, employees and suppliers (e.g., for recoveries, breaches of contract, trademark violations), and against local authoritiesAssisting during audits conducted by local authoritiesSupporting the Company in ensuring regulatory and legal compliance with both Company policies (Sanction law, Competition law, Data Protection, Ethics Code, ABC, G&E, etc.) and procedures and State laws and regulations (including the upkeep and monitoring of Lexplosion).Conducting legal research.Facilitating the execution of agreements and compliance statements and supporting the preparation of mid-year and year-end litigation reports across the groupProviding legal support on large-scale corporate projects, including assisting external counsel in sourcing relevant legal documents and helping meet regulatory obligations.Provide comprehensive assistance to the Heads of Procurement, Commercial, and Export Administration teams in addressing queries and clarifications sought by the Indian Customs Authorities under the Customs Act and Customs Tariff Act, as well as by authorities administering the Foreign Trade Policy under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, in relation to both imports and exports.Act as a Legal Business Partner for the allocated region, supporting the Company in achieving its commercial objectives while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.Ensure safe custody of the registered title deeds and all related property documents for properties owned by the Company in India, jointly maintained by the Legal and Finance teams at Madurai.End to End accountability and tracking of legal dossier along with provisions and contingent liabilities next actions and timelines. Review and challenge provisions based on legal precedents.Preparing and sending responses to legal notices received from any stake holders.This list is not exhaustive, and the role may require providing support on other legal matters and assignments as and when required.   Qualification & Experience  Qualified lawyer from reputed college or university with minimum 7 years’ PQE or equivalentGood academics – 3.1 and above and training at a reputable law firm and in-houseStrong background in commercial law with an excellent knowledge of contract law, with knowledge of English contract law desirableBusiness insight - clearly understands the sources of growth and the integral dynamics of the businessExcellent written and verbal English language skillsExcellent drafting, negotiating and influencing skillsAble to deal with high volumes of work from different stakeholders quickly, effectively and to a high standardAbility to set and manage expectations and prioritise work accordinglyAble to work autonomously, and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability Naturally good at collaborating; and resilientStrong work ethic and enthusiasm displaying a positive “winning” attitude.