Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Fatehpuria Hygiene Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Andheri East, Mumbai
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–5 years (post-qualification preferred)
Industry: FMCG / Distribution / Manufacturing

Job Summary:
The Legal Advisor will be responsible for managing the company’s legal affairs, including contracts, compliance, litigation, corporate governance, and advisory services. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate and commercial laws, regulatory compliance, and risk management, along with analytical and negotiation skills to protect the company’s interests and support business growth.

Role Overview:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, and legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, labor laws, and other statutory regulations.
• Advise management on legal rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage legal disputes, liaise with external counsel, and represent the company in legal proceedings.
• Support corporate governance, including board meetings, resolutions, and filings.
• Assist in intellectual property matters, licensing, and regulatory approvals.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the business and ensure timely compliance.
• Provide proactive legal guidance to different departments to prevent potential legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and maintain records of legal cases, contracts, and policies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); additional LLM or specialization is a plus.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in FMCG, distribution, or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory laws.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts, NDAs, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Proficiency in legal research and use of legal software/tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.

You can share your updated CV on pooja@jayank.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person