Key Responsibilities :
1. Legal Advisory & Risk Management
- Provide expert legal advice to management and business units on diverse matters including commercial, regulatory, civil, and corporate laws.
- Identify potential legal risks and implement strategies for risk mitigation.
- Draft legal opinions and ensure business decisions are legally sound.
2. Contract Management
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including NDAs, MOUs, vendor agreements, leases, SLAs, and service agreements.Ensure contract terms comply with internal policies and applicable laws.Maintain contract repository and renewal schedules.3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Oversee and coordinate with external legal counsel for ongoing litigations, arbitrations, and legal proceedings.Represent the company in legal matters before courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies (as required).Maintain litigation MIS and regularly update leadership on progress and risks.4. Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Ensure the organization's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., Companies Act, SEBI, RBI, IRDAI, IBC, etc.).Lead internal legal audits and ensure timely regulatory filings.Liaise with statutory and regulatory authorities when required.5. Corporate Governance
Assist in board and committee meetings – agenda, minutes, statutory registers (in collaboration with Company Secretary, if applicable).Support M&A, restructuring, and fundraising activities from a legal standpoint.Conduct due diligence for key transactions and partnerships.6. Team Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor and supervise junior legal team members and support staff.Collaborate closely with finance, compliance, HR, operations, and business development teams on cross-functional legal needs.Skills Required
Risk Management, legal advisory , Contract Management, Dispute Resolution, Team Leadership