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Manager/Senior Manager- LegalConfidential • Bengaluru / Bangalore, India
Manager / Senior Manager- Legal

Manager / Senior Manager- Legal

Confidential • Bengaluru / Bangalore, India
27 days ago
Job description

Job Title : Manager / Senior Manager – Legal (Customs, Litigation & Corporate Affairs)

Department : Legal

Location : Bangalore North

Reports To : Head– Legal

Position Summary :

We are seeking a mid-level In-House Legal Counsel to manage a broad portfolio of legal matters with a primary focus on Customs, Civil & Criminal Litigation, Policy Formulation, recovery and Asset / Property legislations.  The role requires an agile and self-driven professional capable of independently handling end-to-end legal responsibilities while partnering with cross-functional teams, government authorities, and external counsel. Immediate joiners preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

I.           Customs & Indirect Tax Legal Support

  • Handle all customs-related legal matters, including classification disputes, valuation, exemption notifications, and compliance under applicable import / export regulations.
  • Assist Legal Head for matters before Customs, DRI, CESTAT, and other quasi-judicial authorities.
  • Liaise with internal teams (SCM, finance, compliance) to ensure adherence to customs laws and manage audits or investigations.
  • Draft and review documentation related to imports, bonded warehouses, and export incentives.

II.           Litigation Management (Civil & Criminal)

  • Independently manage civil and criminal litigation across jurisdictions, from notice stage to final disposal.
  • Coordinate with external counsel, review pleadings, affidavits, and evidence, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Develop and execute litigation strategy and maintain a litigation tracker.
  • Ensure timely filings and responses to all legal notices and summons.
  • III.           Policy Formulation & Compliance Framework

  • Draft, review, and update company-wide legal and compliance policies.
  • Conduct legal risk assessments and implement measures to minimize exposure.
  • IV.           Asset, Property & Real Estate Legal Matters

  • Draft, review, and negotiate property agreements, including leases, licenses, sale deeds, and MoUs.
  • Conduct title due diligence and manage registration, stamp duty, and encumbrance processes.
  • Advise on disputes relating to land acquisition, encroachment, or tenancy.
  • V.           Trusts and Related Legal Affairs

  • Provide legal support for company-managed trusts, CSR foundations, or employee benefit trusts.
  • Draft and review trust deeds, amendments, and compliance documentation.
  • Ensure trust-related activities adhere to applicable regulatory and governance frameworks.
  • Qualifications & Experience :

  • BALLB. from a reputed institution.
  • 5–7 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a large corporate legal department or a law firm with exposure to customs, litigation and policy.
  • Strong understanding of Customs Act, BNS, BNSS, Solar Industry Regulations, Recovery, Insolvency and property-related legislations.
  • Proven ability to handle end-to-end litigation and multi-domain legal issues independently.
  • Key Skills & Attributes :

  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities.
  • Strategic and solution-oriented approach to legal problem-solving.
  • Skills Required

    Analytical Skills, Negotiation, Litigation Management, insolvency, Recovery, Drafting, Policy Formulation

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