Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management

- Manage the entire contract lifecycle including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalizing, and monitoring compliance.
- Participate in commercial discussions with internal stakeholders and external parties to align legal risk mitigation with business objectives.
- Maintain a repository of agreements, oversee renewals, and ensure timely amendments and updates.

2. Intellectual Property (IP) Management

- Oversee adoption, prosecution, registration, renewal, and enforcement of trademarks and copyrights (including international IPR).
- Conduct trademark searches and advise on brand strategy, especially in foreign markets such as Africa and GCC.
- Manage a large global trademark portfolio and coordinate with local/international counsel for filings, oppositions, cancellations, restorations, and litigation.
- Lead IP enforcement activities, including actions against infringers, counterfeiters, and unauthorized use of brand assets.
- Support IP-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, business transfers, and assignments.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

- Handle a broad range of civil, criminal, arbitration, and commercial disputes including recovery suits, breach of contract, cheque dishonour, fraud, and property matters.
- Draft legal notices, responses, applications, and coordinate case strategies with external advocates and senior counsel.
- Lead initiatives for dispute resolution, settlement strategies, and pre-litigation advisory.
- Manage international litigation matters where applicable.

4. Corporate Legal Advisory

- Provide legal counsel to management,



business heads, and functional teams across commercial, finance, production, regulatory, and CSR domains.
- Support business transactions such as cross-border mergers, acquisitions, business transfers, and due diligence.
- Ensure all business decisions and initiatives align with statutory requirements and risk mitigation strategies.

5. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

- Guide internal teams on statutory, regulatory, and corporate compliance requirements.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews and factory/site visits to identify gaps and recommend corrective measures.
- Implement compliance frameworks to reduce costs, prevent violations, and minimize litigation exposure.
- Maintain updated knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulatory changes impacting business operations.

6. Stakeholder & Team Coordination

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure legal issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Liaise with external counsel, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders for smooth management of legal matters.
- Provide legal training, awareness sessions, and process improvements to enhance organizational compliance culture.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LL.B / LL.M) from a recognized university.
- 8–12+ years of experience in corporate legal roles, preferably within pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or FMCG sectors.
- Solid expertise in contract drafting, IP management, and dispute resolution.
- Experience handling cross-border legal matters and working with international counsel is an advantage.

📌 Legal Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Aristo Pharmaceuticals
📍 Mumbai