1. Legal Agreements & Contract Management
- 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.
- Recommend risk mitigation measures to protect company interests.
- Ensure legal compliance in business op