JOB PURPOSESeeking a proactive legal qualified with 4-7 years' experience in Legal Metrology and Contracts, preferably in FMCG/Manufacturing/Retail. The candidate must have hands-on experience in Legal Metrology laws and Packaged Commodities Regulations. Responsibilities include ensuring label compliance, artwork and label approvals, stakeholder communication, legal training, and compliance audits under the Legal Metrology Act and allied rules. Candidate should have knowledge on drafting and negotiating contracts.
Primary Responsibilities Safeguard the Company's interests by providing legal support on commercial and business transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts, minimizing legal and commercial risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting dispute management. The role will primarily focus on contract management while demonstrating willingness to support Legal Metrology compliance initiatives as required.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AREAS1. Contract Drafting & Negotiation• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize a wide range of commercial contracts,



including procurement agreements, service agreements, NDAs, marketing agreements, logistics contracts, consultancy agreements, amendments and other business-related documents.• Identify legal, commercial and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.• Standardize contract templates and assist in developing contracting playbooks.• Provide legal support during negotiations with customers, vendors, service providers and other stakeholders.
2. Legal Advisory & Risk Management• Advise business teams on contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, indemnities, warranties, limitation of liability and dispute resolution mechanisms.• Ensure business transactions comply with applicable laws, company policies and internal approval frameworks.• Conduct legal due diligence and support evaluation of strategic business projects.
3. Contract Governance & Compliance• Monitor contract lifecycle manage

📌 Assistant Manager- Legal, Mumbai
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