Job Description

Job Description – Legal Manager

Key Responsibilities

·      Draft, review, negotiate, and vet commercial agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, NDAs, lease agreements, and other legal documents.

·      Provide legal advice to business teams on commercial, contractual, and operational matters.

·      Manage litigation matters and coordinate with external advocates, consultants, and legal advisors.

·      Handle notices, legal correspondence, disputes, arbitration matters, and recovery-related cases.

·      Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements.

·      Support management in risk assessment and mitigation from a legal perspective.

·      Maintain legal records, contracts repository, and case trackers.

·      Assist in property-related documentation, registrations, and due diligence activities.

·      Review and strengthen internal policies, processes, and legal controls.

·      Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Commercial, HR, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.

Qualifications & Experience

·      LLB from a recognized university; LLM preferred.

·      6–7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal functions.

·      Experience in manufacturing, building materials, FMCG, infrastructure, or related industries preferred.

·      Strong understanding of contract law, commercial law, labor law, and dispute management.

·      Experience in handling litigation and coordinating with external counsel.

Key Competencies

·      Strong drafting and negotiation skills

·      Commercial acumen and business orientation

·      Analytical and problem-solving ability

·      Stakeholder management

·      Attention to detail and risk assessment

·      High integrity and professional ethics

Skills