Law Officer

Urgent hiring for Law Officer – FMCG / Food Industry

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance & Food Laws

• Ensure 100% compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Act, 2006 and its subsequent amendments.
• Ensure adherence to the Legal Metrology Act (Packaged Commodities Rules) concerning labeling, weights, and measures.
• Obtain, renew, and manage statutory licenses, registrations, permits, and approvals for manufacturing plants, storage facilities, and new product launches.
• Monitor evolving local, state, and national food safety regulations and proactively advise business teams on regulatory impact.
• Review and vet product labels, packaging artwork, and marketing advertisements for compliance with Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) guidelines and the Consumer Protection Act.

2. Contract Management & Commercial Law

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements including:
• Vendor & procurement contracts
• Contract manufacturing agreements
• Supply chain & logistics agreements
• Distribution & franchising agreements
• Draft and vet Sales & Marketing agreements, including:
• Sales promotion schemes
• Influencer marketing agreements
• Advertising and brand endorsement contracts
• Provide legal advisory support on corporate and commercial laws to internal stakeholders.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage end-to-end litigation including:
• Consumer complaints
• Product liability matters
• Food safety regulatory cases
• Distributor and competitor disputes
• Coordinate with external counsel for appearances before District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.
• Draft legal notices, replies, affidavits, and other pleadings.
• Represent the company before statutory authorities and regulatory bodies.

4. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

• Manage trademark registrations for new brands and logos.
• Handle copyright protection for packaging designs and creative assets.
• Support patent filings where applicable.
• Take legal action against counterfeit products and manage IP infringement matters.

5. Internal Advisory & Risk Management

• Advice senior management on legal risks related to business initiatives, operational decisions, and product launches.
• Develop and implement internal policies on food safety, labor law compliance, and regulatory adherence.
• Conduct legal audits at manufacturing units and branch offices.
• Conduct internal compliance training sessions for cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
• CS qualification or LLM is an added advantage.

Experience

• 5–10 years of in-house legal experience in FMCG, food processing, or manufacturing sector.

Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of:
• FSSAI regulations
• Consumer Protection laws
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Labor & Employment laws

Skills

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Litigation management expertise

Contact Number - 9599379848

Working Location - New Delhi

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person