Ganesh Grains - Manager - Legal - LLB

Title : Legal Manager

Location : Kolkata

Department : Legal & Compliance

Industry : FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Experience : 1018 Years

Qualification : LLB from a recognized university; LLM preferred

About the Company :

Ganesh Consumer Products Limited, established in 1936, is a leading manufacturer of wheat and gram flour under the renowned brand name Ganesh. The company combines traditional values of integrity and customer satisfaction with modern manufacturing technologies to maintain exceptional quality standards. With eight operational units across West Bengal, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh, Ganesh Consumer Products continues to set benchmarks in the FMCG sector.

Role Overview :

The Legal Manager will be responsible for overseeing all legal, compliance, and intellectual property matters of the organization. The role involves managing IPR portfolios, handling corporate legal affairs, mitigating risks, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs) :

• Manage and protect the companys intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs).
• Conduct trademark searches, filings, and renewals to ensure brand protection and compliance.
• Handle all legal documentation, contracts, and agreements across business functions.
• Provide legal advice and support on corporate law, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions.
• Oversee and coordinate litigation management, including drafting responses, briefing external counsel, and representing the company in legal matters.
• Develop and implement company-wide policies and procedures for legal compliance and risk management.
• Liaise with government bodies, legal authorities, and external legal advisors as required.
• Support business units with legal due diligence, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Maintain updated knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry practices relevant to FMCG operations.
• Train internal teams on legal awareness, compliance, and intellectual property protection.

Required Skillsets :

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