- Draft, review, and vet corporate agreements and contracts, primarily for the RELO Division and other business verticals.
- Review deviations from standard contractual terms and support business teams during negotiations.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution of legally compliant agreements.
- Provide legal guidance on contractual risks and obligations.
2. Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Manage ongoing litigation matters, including attending court hearings and police-related matters as required.
- Coordinate with external legal counsels and monitor the progress of legal cases.
- Conduct legal research using platforms such as Manupatra and prepare legal opinions and case briefs.
- Provide regular litigation status updates to the Group Head Legal.
- Prepare periodic updates and presentations on litigation matters, legal cases, and key developments for Board Meetings and Senior Management reviews.
3. Legal Notices & Documentation
- Draft and review legal notices, replies, and legal correspondence.
- Coordinate with internal departments to obtain required information and documentation.
- Maintain records of legal communications and documentation.
4. Intellectual Property Management
- Support trademark protection and intellectual property matters.
- Coordinate with external IP consultants on trademark registrations, infringements, and enforcement actions.
- Assist the Branding and Marketing teams on IP-related legal matters.
5. External Counsel Coordination
- Liaise with external legal counsels on ongoing legal matters.
- Coordinate counsel fee approvals and follow up with Finance for timely payments.
- Maintain records of legal expenses and payments made to external counsels.
6. Cross-Functional Legal Support
- Track legal matters across multiple business units and locations.
- Support land title verification and documentation in coordination with the Land Title team.
- Provide legal assistance to various business functions on operational and compliance-related matters.
- Handle legal matters related to real estate, including property documentation, title verification, lease agreements, registrations, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Legal MIS & Compliance
- Maintain a comprehensive Legal MIS covering contracts, litigation, legal notices, and compliance matters.
- Coordinate with legal SPOCs across business units to gather periodic updates.
- Prepare legal dashboards and reports for senior management.
- Ensure timely reporting and documentation of legal activities across the organization.
Preferred candidate profile
- 5-10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal functions.
- Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Exposure to litigation management and dispute resolution.
- Experience working with external legal counsels and multiple business stakeholders.
- Knowledge of intellectual property laws and compliance frameworks will be an added advantage.