Designation - Assistant Manager Legal
Location: Andheri Marol, Mumbai
Department: Legal & Compliance
Reporting To: Head – Legal & Compliance
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years (LL.B. mandatory)
Key Responsibilities
Litigation
Assist in civil, criminal, and arbitration matters.
Draft, vet, and file pleadings before courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities.
Maintain legal case MIS and provide periodic updates.
Contracts & Corporate Legal
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
Service Agreements
MOUs
NDAs
Lease Deeds
IT, Marketing, HR, and Administrative Contracts
Outsourcing Agreements
Powers of Attorney
Letters of Intent
Prepare legal notices and internal corporate policies.
Due Diligence & Compliance
Conduct property due diligence and title verification.
Support property acquisitions, leases, registrations, and related documentation.
Handle intellectual property applications.
Research laws, notifications, circulars, and judicial precedents to support business decisions.
Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with internal business teams.
Liaise with external law firms, consultants, and government authorities.
Ideal Candidate
This role is suitable for someone who has:
Around 5-8 years of experience in corporate legal and litigation.
Robust contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Experience handling both litigation and non-litigation matters.
Exposure to real estate due diligence and corporate compliance.
Strengths of the Role
Broad legal exposure across litigation, contracts, compliance, IP, and maritime law.
Opportunity to work directly with the Head of Legal.
Exposure to the shipping industry, a niche legal practice area.
Potential Challenges
The role appears to combine litigation, contracts, compliance, property, IP requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities.
It may involve interaction with courts, government authorities, and cross-functional business teams.
Application Email:
[email protected]
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