Urgent hiring for Law Officer – FMCG / Food Industry

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance & Food Laws

- Ensure 100% compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Act, 2006 and its subsequent amendments.
- Ensure adherence to the Legal Metrology Act (Packaged Commodities Rules) concerning labeling, weights, and measures.
- Obtain, renew, and manage statutory licenses, registrations, permits, and approvals for manufacturing plants, storage facilities, and new product launches.
- Monitor evolving local, state, and national food safety regulations and proactively advise business teams on regulatory impact.
- Review and vet product labels, packaging artwork, and marketing advertisements for compliance with Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) guidelines and the Consumer Protection Act.

2. Contract Management & Commercial Law

- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements including:
- Vendor & procurement contracts
- Contract manufacturing agreements
- Supply chain & logistics agreements
- Distribution & franchising agreements
- Draft and vet Sales & Marketing agreements, including:
- Sales promotion schemes
- Influencer marketing agreements
- Advertising and brand endorsement contracts
- Provide legal advisory support on corporate and commercial laws to internal stakeholders.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

- Manage end-to-end litigation including:
- Consumer complaints
- Product liability matters
- Food safety regulatory cases
- Distributor and competitor disputes




- Coordinate with external counsel for appearances before District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.
- Draft legal notices, replies, affidavits, and other pleadings.
- Represent the company before statutory authorities and regulatory bodies.

4. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

- Manage trademark registrations for new brands and logos.
- Handle copyright protection for packaging designs and creative assets.
- Support patent filings where applicable.
- Take legal action against counterfeit products and manage IP infringement matters.

5. Internal Advisory & Risk Management

- Advice senior management on legal risks related to business initiatives, operational decisions, and product launches.
- Develop and implement internal policies on food safety, labor law compliance, and regulatory adherence.
- Conduct legal audits at manufacturing units and branch offices.
- Conduct internal compliance training sessions for cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
- CS qualification or LLM is an added advantage.

Experience

- 5–10 years of in-house legal experience in FMCG, food processing, or manufacturing sector.

Knowledge

- Robust working knowledge of:
- FSSAI regulations
- Consumer Protection laws
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Labor & Employment laws

Skills

- Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Litigation management expertise

Contact Number - (phone hidden) Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Law Officer (Delhi)
🏢 Dhampure Speciality Sugars
📍 Delhi