Assistant Legal Manager

Job description

Contract Drafting, Review & Risk Management • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various legal and commercial agreements, including: • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) • Supplier Agreements • Performance Bank Guarantees (PBGs) • Bank Guarantees (BGs) • Leave & License Agreements • Project Agreements and other commercial contracts • Conduct legal and commercial risk reviews of project contracts and provide recommendations for risk mitigation. • Ensure contractual documentation complies with applicable laws and company policies. Compliance Management • Administer and manage the Legatrix Compliance Management System. • Identify, map, monitor, and track legal and regulatory compliances applicable to the organization. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of compliance requirements. • Maintain compliance records and prepare periodic compliance status reports. Litigation Management • Handle and monitor litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company. • Coordinate with external law firms, advocates, and legal counsels. • Prepare case briefs, compile documentation, and ensure timely responses to legal notices and court matters. • Maintain litigation trackers and provide regular updates to management. Legal Documentation & Record Management • Act as the custodian of all important legal documents, agreements, licenses, permits, and regulatory records. • Maintain a centralized repository and ensure safe custody, retrieval, and retention of legal documents. • Ensure confidentiality and proper documentation control processes are followed. Intellectual Property Management • Handle trademark-related matters for Indian products. • Coordinate trademark filing, registration, renewal, prosecution, and protection activities with external IP consultants and attorneys. • Maintain records of all intellectual property assets and monitor renewal timelines. Legal Advisory & Stakeholder Support • Provide legal support and advisory services to various business functions. • Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. • Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions with customers, suppliers, and business partners. Additional Responsibilities • Undertake any other legal, compliance, governance, or corporate responsibilities assigned by management from time to time. • Support special projects, due diligence exercises, and business initiatives requiring legal review and guidance. Preferred candidate profile