Assistant Manager- Legal, Mumbai

Job description

DescriptionJOB PURPOSE Seeking a proactive legal professional with 4-7 years experience in Legal Metrology and Contracts, preferably in FMCG/Manufacturing/Retail The candidate must have hands-on experience in Legal Metrology laws and Packaged Commodities Regulations Responsibilities include ensuring label compliance, artwork and label approvals, stakeholder communication, legal training, and compliance audits under the Legal Metrology Act and allied rules Candidate should have knowledge on drafting and negotiating contracts  Primary Responsibilities      Safeguard the Companys interests by providing legal support on commercial and business transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts, minimizing legal and commercial risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting dispute management The role will primarily focus on contract management while demonstrating willingness to support Legal Metrology compliance initiatives as required BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AREAS 1 Contract Drafting & Negotiation •   &nbspDraft, review, negotiate and finalize a wide range of commercial contracts, including procurement agreements, service agreements, NDAs, marketing agreements, logistics contracts, consultancy agreements, amendments and other business-related documents •   &nbspIdentify legal, commercial and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures •   &nbspStandardize contract templates and assist in developing contracting playbooks •   &nbspProvide legal support during negotiations with customers, vendors, service providers and other stakeholders 2 Legal Advisory & Risk Management •   &nbspAdvise business teams on contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, indemnities, warranties, limitation of liability and dispute resolution mechanisms •   &nbspEnsure business transactions comply with applicable laws, company policies and internal approval frameworks •   &nbspConduct legal due diligence and support evaluation of strategic business projects 3 Contract Governance & Compliance •   &nbspMonitor contract lifecycle management, including execution, amendments, renewals and closures •   &nbspMaintain contract repositories and ensure proper record keeping and document management •   &nbspSupport periodic audits and compliance reviews relating to contractual obligations 4 Dispute & Litigation Support •   &nbspAssist in managing contractual disputes, claims, legal notices and commercial disagreements arising from business transactions  •   &nbspSupport assessment of legal risks, contractual exposure and dispute resolution strategies to safeguard the Companys interests  •   &nbspCoordinate with external counsel, business teams and internal stakeholders for litigation, arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution proceedings  •   &nbspAssist in the preparation, review and management of legal notices, replies, pleadings, legal opinions, claim assessments and settlement documentation  •   &nbspMonitor ongoing litigation and dispute matters, maintain case records and ensure timely submission of required documents and information  •   &nbspSupport preservation of evidence, fact-finding exercises and internal investigations relating to contractual and commercial disputes  •   &nbspWork closely with business teams to identify contentious issues at an early stage and recommend appropriate mitigation measures  •   &nbspAssist in enforcing contractual rights, remedies and dispute resolution mechanisms under various commercial agreements  •   &nbspProvide legal support in negotiating and documenting settlements, compromise arrangements and dispute closure mechanisms  •   &nbspDerive learnings from disputes and claims to strengthen contracting practices, risk allocation provisions and contract governance frameworks  •   &nbspAssist in managing contentious matters, high-stake disputes, strategic litigation and business-critical legal issues having significant financial, operational, regulatory or reputational impact on the Company  •   &nbspSupport preparation of management updates, litigation trackers and risk reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders 5 Stakeholder Management & Training •   &nbspPartner with Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing and other business functions to provide timely legal support •   &nbspConduct training sessions and awareness programs on contracts, legal risks and governance requirements 6 Regulatory Support •   &nbspTrack legal and regulatory developments impacting commercial contracts and business operations •   &nbspSupport implementation of legal compliance initiatives across the organization 7 Legal Metrology Developmental Exposure •   &nbspDemonstrate an interest and willingness to learn and support Legal Metrology compliance matters, including product labelling and packaging requirements under the Legal Metrology framework