Role Overview The Legal Executive will primarily support the legal function of an F&B; organisation with a strong focus on contract drafting, negotiations, legal advisory, dispute handling, documentation, and risk mitigation. Compliance responsibilities will remain a secondary KRA, limited to routine coordination and renewals.

Core Legal Responsibilities (Primary KRA)

- Draft, review, and negotiate vendor/supplier agreements, lease & sub-lease agreements, leave and license agreements, LOIs/MOUs, AMC/service contracts, technology agreements, and marketing/branding documents.
- Prepare and review employment agreements, NDAs, IP documents, consultancy contracts, and separation agreements.
- Provide practical and business-aligned legal opinions on commercial transactions, collaborations, HR actions, and operational matters.
- Identify potential legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Draft replies to legal notices, vendor disputes, consumer complaints, and communications from authorities.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel for litigation and regulatory proceedings.
- Maintain structured legal records, contract repositories, and litigation trackers.
- Prepare declarations, affidavits,



and board-level documents as required.

Secondary Responsibilities (Additional KRA Compliance)

- Coordinate on renewals of licenses such as FSSAI, Shops & Establishments, Fire NOC, pollution clearance, and signage permits.
- Assist with routine compliance checklists and documentation for inspections.
- Maintain basic compliance dashboards and escalate potential risks to the legal manager.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Excellent legal research and analytical ability.
- Understanding of commercial laws, labour laws, and real-estate documentation.
- Robust communication and cross-functional coordination.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualification & Experience

- LL.B. from a recognised university (LL.M. preferred).
- 4+ years of experience in a legal role (in-house or law firm).
- Experience in F&B;/QSR, retail, or hospitality sectors preferred.
- Hands-on experience with contracts, notices, and commercial legal matters.

Interested candidate can share their CV at [email protected]

📌 Assistant Legal Manager (Gurugram)
🏢 GOURMET INVESTMENTS
📍 Gurugram