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

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