* Draft, review, negotiate and vet legal agreements including:
* Leave & License Agreements
* Vendor Agreements
* Supply Agreements
* Marketing Agreements
* Franchise Agreements
* Master Service Agreements (MSA)
* Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
* Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
* Deeds of Surrender and other commercial contracts.
* Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.
* Maintain contract repository and monitor renewals, amendments and expiry dates.
2. Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
* Obtain, renew and maintain statutory licenses and approvals.
* Liaise with government authorities including FSSAI, Police, Municipal Corporation, Excise, Fire Department, Shops & Establishment and other regulatory bodies.
* Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain license tracker and documentation for all outlets and corporate offices.
3.
Litigation Management
* Coordinate and manage civil, commercial and criminal litigation matters.
* Work closely with external advocates and legal consultants.
* Maintain litigation tracker for all ongoing legal cases.
* Prepare case briefs, documentation and legal records.
* Monitor court dates, legal notices and follow-up actions.
* Assist management in litigation strategy and dispute resolution.
4. Legal Notices & Dispute Resolution
* Draft and respond to legal notices received from authorities, landlords, vendors and other stakeholders.
* Draft recovery notices and settlement communications.
* Handle recovery matters through negotiation and legal proceedings.
* Assist in arbitration, mediation and settlement discussions.
5. Risk Management
* Identify legal and contractual risks.
* Provide legal advice to management and business teams.