Position Overview

The Legal Executive will manage the organization's legal, contractual, compliance, and regulatory functions across business units. The role requires close coordination with internal stakeholders (Operations, HR, Finance) and external parties (vendors, franchise partners, regulatory bodies, legal counsel) to safeguard the company's legal interests and ensure regulatory compliance across all locations.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs)

1. Contracts and Agreements

- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors, clients, franchise partners, and shop owners.

- Prepare and vet trademark documentation, property purchase agreements, and rent/lease agreements.

- Maintain a repository of executed contracts and track renewal/expiry timelines.

2. Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

- Monitor and ensure all business units/outlets hold valid and active licenses.

- Track regulatory changes and update internal stakeholders on compliance obligations.

3. Litigation and Dispute Resolution

- Handle and coordinate legal disputes, lawsuits, and claims involving the company.

- Liaise with external legal counsel and represent company interests before regulatory authorities such as BMC and other municipal/statutory bodies.

- Maintain case documentation and track status of ongoing litigation.

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Intellectual Property

Protection

- Manage and protect the company's intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.

- Handle trademark filings, renewals, and infringement matters.

5.

Employment

Law

- Draft and review employee contracts, offer letters, and workplace policies.

- Advise on employment-related legal matters, including discrimination issues and labour law compliance.

- Support HR in ensuring compliance with applicable labour legislation.

6. Risk Management

- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks affecting company operations, finances, or reputation.

- Advise business teams on risk exposure in recent initiatives, contracts, and partnerships.

7. Banking & Financing

- Support due diligence processes for banking and financing transactions.

- Ensure periodic legal compliance related to banking and financial arrangements.

8. Funding-Related Work

- Prepare and manage documentation required for fundraising and investment rounds.

9. ESOPs and Corporate Governance

- Manage ESOP-related documentation and compliance.

- Support corporate governance processes and ROC-related documentation.

10. ROC Work and Record Maintenance

- Manage Registrar of Companies (ROC) filings and compliance.

- Maintain statutory registers and records as required under applicable law.

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