AM-Legal

Roles& Responsibilities:

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial contracts including vendor agreements, service-level agreements (SLAs), lease deeds, NDAs, MoUs, distribution & logistics agreements, and strategic alliances.
• Ensure contract templates and clauses are updated as per legal developments and business requirements.
• Maintain and manage a contract repository ensuring timely renewals, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Risk Mitigation & Compliance

• Identify potential legal risks in contracts and recommend proactive solutions to safeguard company interests.
• Ensure all contracts are aligned with company policies, legal standards, and regulatory frameworks (FSSAI, GST, IT Act, etc.).
• Guide business and operations teams on applicable legal obligations under various commercial arrangements.

Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with sales, procurement, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to understand business needs and align legal documentation accordingly.
• Act as a legal advisor in structuring commercial deals and resolving contractual ambiguities.

Dispute Management & Legal Advisory

• Provide legal support in pre-litigation matters related to contract breaches, payment defaults, or vendor disputes.
• Liaise with external legal counsels when required and support litigation strategy with documentation and background.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Streamline the contract management process through tools and automation.
• Develop and roll out internal SOPs and training for business teams on contract compliance and legal best practices.

Corporate & Regulatory Support

• Assist in handling regulatory inspections, licensing, and legal notices from authorities.
• Maintain statutory compliance checklists relevant to business operations, especially in warehousing, supply chain, and retail partnerships.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with external vendors, partners, and customers to negotiate and finalize contract terms beneficial to the company.
• Collaborate with senior management on legal strategies and business risk frameworks.

Skills Required
contract lifecycle management , legal advisory , Dispute Management