Key Responsibilities
Contract Drafting, Review & Risk Management
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various legal and commercial agreements, including:
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Supplier Agreements
- Performance Bank Guarantees (PBGs)
- Bank Guarantees (BGs)
- Leave and License Agreements
- Project Agreements and other commercial contracts
- Conduct legal and commercial risk reviews of project contracts and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Ensure contractual documentation complies with applicable laws and company policies.
Compliance Management
- Administer and manage the Legatrix Compliance Management System.
- Identify, map, monitor, and track legal and regulatory compliances applicable to the organization.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of compliance requirements.
- Maintain compliance records and prepare periodic compliance status reports.
Litigation Management
- Handle and monitor litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company.
- Coordinate with external law firms, advocates, and legal counsels.
- Prepare case briefs, compile documentation, and ensure timely responses to legal notices and court matters.
- Maintain litigation trackers and provide regular updates to management.
Legal Documentation & Record Management
- Act as the custodian of all important legal documents, agreements, licenses, permits, and regulatory records.
- Maintain a centralized repository and ensure safe custody, retrieval, and retention of legal documents.
- Ensure confidentiality and proper documentation control processes are followed.
Intellectual Property Management
- Handle trademark-related matters for Indian products.
- Coordinate trademark filing, registration, renewal, prosecution, and protection activities with external IP consultants and attorneys.
- Maintain records of all intellectual property assets and monitor renewal timelines.
Legal Advisory & Stakeholder Support
- Provide legal support and advisory services to various business functions.
- Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions with customers, suppliers, and business partners.
Additional Responsibilities
- Undertake any other legal, compliance, governance, or corporate responsibilities assigned by management from time to time.
- Support special projects, due diligence exercises, and business initiatives requiring legal review and guidance.
Qualifications & Experience-:
- LL.B. from a recognized university.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in corporate legal affairs, contract management, compliance, and litigation.
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, project-based, or industrial organizations will be preferred.
Functional Skill -:
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Contract Risk Assessment
- Commercial & Corporate Law
- Compliance Management (Legatrix preferred)
- Litigation Coordination
Intellectual Property (Trademark Management
Behavioural Skills-:
- Target orientation
- Planning execution & co-ordination
- Customer Focus
- Conflict Management
- Communication
- Team Work
- Analytical ability
- Problem Solving
- Negotiation skills
- Decision making
Emotional Intelligence.