Team Member - Legal

• Draft, negotiate, review and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts including:

• Ensure all contracts are aligned with corporate policies and risk management practices.

• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders

• Drafting notices, reply to notices, complaints, opinions, notes for management

• Attending Court hearings

• Co-ordinating with external advocates for matters

• Liaising with business team

• Strategizing for potential and pending litigations.

• Advise management on compliance with laws applicable to the organization including FEMA.

• Maintaining records, data and other relevant documents in the DMS.

• Maintaining MIS and litigation and agreement trackers

• Conduct in-house training on various topics relevant to the business and operations of the Company

• Support M&A transactions by including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, and preparing closing documents.

• Collaborate with finance, tax, operations and other teams to assess legal implications, risk mitigation and integration strategies.

• Stay updated on amendments in law /legal developments and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., competition law, data protection, environmental regulations, OFAC, GDPR).

• Provide legal guidance on compliance related matters and develop procedures that promote compliance throughout the organization.

• Identify and analyze potential legal / regulatory risks and provide advice on risk mitigation strategies.

• Work with business leaders to implement effective compliance programs and practices.

• Partner with internal stakeholders such as finance, HR, operations, and marketing to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions and strategies.

• Provide legal training and resources to employees on relevant issues to foster a culture of compliance.

• Establish and maintain a centralized contract management system to track agreements, obligations, and key dates.

• Monitor performance and compliance of contracts and provide guidance on potential issues.

• Tools and Apps for contract life cycle management

• Develop, review, and implement, standard operating procedures to reflect legal best practices.

• Prepare legal documentation that can guide the organization in achieving its business goals while minimizing exposure.

• SOPs to support streamlined review, finalization and execution of Contracts and approvals of deviations

• Advise relevant stakeholders on policies including POSH Policy, Whistle Blow Policy, amongst others

• Communicate effectively with external parties, including regulatory authorities, advisors, and consultants to address legal matters as needed.

• Represent the company’s interests in communications with external entities.

Requirements,Skills & Competencies

Experience 7 to 10 years

• Strong Legal Knowledge: In-depth understanding of corporate governance, commercial law, and contract law.

• Exceptional Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and agreements successfully.

• Effective Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of conveying complex legal concepts to non-legal personnel or other business functions.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate across functions and influence at all levels of the organization.

• Business Acumen: Understanding of corporate strategy and the impact of legal decisions on the overall business objectives.

• Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.