Department: Legal & Compliance

Reporting To: Director / CEO

Key Responsibilities

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.

1. 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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 operations and commercial transactions.

- Landlord & Property Matters

- Negotiate commercial terms with landlords.
- Handle lease renewals, surrender deeds and property-related disputes.
- Coordinate documentation for new outlet openings and property acquisitions.

- Compliance & Documentation

- Maintain complete legal documentation and records.
- Ensure timely filing of statutory documents.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Maintain repository of legal notices, agreements and compliance certificates.

- Stakeholder Coordination

- Work closely with Operations, HR, Finance, Procurement, Projects and Business Development teams.
- Coordinate with external lawyers, consultants, government officials and vendors.
- Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on day-to-day business matters.

- Vendor & Commercial Support

- Manage legal aspects of vendor onboarding.
- Review commercial terms and vendor contracts.
- Support procurement and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure contractual compliance throughout the vendor lifecycle.

Desired Skills

- Solid drafting and contract negotiation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of Indian commercial laws and contract law.
- Experience in licensing and regulatory compliance.
- Litigation management and legal documentation.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Ability to coordinate with external counsels and government authorities.
- Excellent documentation and record management skills.

Travelling will be involved as per business requirements

Preferred Qualifications

- Diploma/Certification in Cyber Law or Corporate Law (preferred)
- 8 years of experience in Legal, Licensing and Litigation, preferably in Hospitality, QSR or Food & Beverage industry.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Manager-legal, Licensing & Litigation (Mumbai)
🏢 Yellow Banana Food Co.
📍 Mumbai