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Senior Legal Managerdot & key skincare • Kolkata, India
Senior Legal Manager

Senior Legal Manager

dot & key skincare • Kolkata, India
25 days ago
Job description

Job Title: Senior Legal Manager

Location: Kolkata

Experience Required: 5–6 years

Department: Legal & Compliance

Reporting To: Senior Management / Founders

About Dot & Key

Dot & Key is a fast-growing skincare brand committed to delivering high-quality, dermatologically-tested, and innovative personal care products. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Head to lead our legal and compliance functions, safeguard business interests, and ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Legal Advisory & Risk Management
  • Provide strategic legal guidance on business operations, contracts, and new initiatives.
  • Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, distribution agreements, NDAs, employment contracts, and marketing collaborations.
  • Compliance & Statutory Requirements
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including Companies Act, Contract Act, Intellectual Property Laws, Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, and Employment laws.
  • Oversee company secretarial compliance in coordination with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement internal policies and governance frameworks.
  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management
  • Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters with external legal counsels.
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings as required.
  • Handle notices, claims, and regulatory communications.
  • Intellectual Property Protection
  • Oversee trademark registrations, renewals, oppositions, and IP strategy.
  • Ensure brand protection across domestic and international markets.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with HR, Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams to ensure legal compliance in day-to-day operations.
  • Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal and regulatory matters.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a reputed institution; Master's degree (LLM) preferred.
  • 5–6 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with exposure to FMCG / Consumer Goods / E-commerce / Start-up environment.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, contract, intellectual property, and labor laws.
  • Prior experience in managing external legal counsels and regulatory bodies.
  • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills

  • Legal advisory & risk management
  • Drafting & contract negotiation
  • Regulatory & statutory compliance
  • Litigation handling & dispute resolution
  • Intellectual property rights management
  • Strong business acumen and decision-making


Skills Required
Drafting contract negotiation, Intellectual property rights management, Legal advisory risk management, Litigation handling dispute resolution, Regulatory statutory compliance
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