Legal Manager

Position: Legal Manager

Location: Andheri, Mumbai

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

1. Provide legal and compliance advice to the executive team and board of directors.

2. Develop and implement the companys legal and compliance strategy in alignment with business goals.

3. Lead and manage the legal and compliance department, including recruitment, training, and development of the team.

Risk Management:

1. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with the companys operations.

2. Oversee the development and implementation of risk management frameworks and policies. 3. Monitor emerging legal and regulatory trends that could impact the business.

Compliance Oversight:

1. Working with external consultant in creating policies and lead implementation of all policies internally.

2. Ensure the companys operations and business practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Develop and maintain a compliance program, including policies, procedures, and training.

4. Conduct regular ongoing periodic reviews to ensure adherence to compliance standards.

Corporate Governance:

1. Advise on corporate governance matters and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. 2. Support the board of directors in fulfilling their governance responsibilities.

3. Oversee the preparation and filing of corporate documents with regulatory bodies.

Contract Management: 1. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.

2. Ensure that contracts protect the companys interests and comply with relevant laws.

3. Manage contract lifecycle and maintain a repository of legal documents.

Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management

: 1. Manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration processes.

2. Engage and manage external legal counsel when necessary.

3. Develop strategies to minimize litigation risks and resolve disputes efficiently.

Regulatory Liaison:

1. Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities.

2. Manage regulatory inspections, inquiries, and investigations.

3. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to regulators.

Ethics and Integrity:

1. Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance within the organization.

2. Develop and implement ethics programs and training.

3. Investigate and address ethical breaches and compliance violations.

Responsibilities:

Policy Development and Implementation: 1. Develop and update legal and compliance policies, ensuring they reflect current laws and best practices. 2. Ensure effective communication and implementation of policies across the organization. Training and Awareness: 1. Design and deliver training programs on legal and compliance topics for employees. 2. Raise awareness of legal and compliance issues through regular updates and communications. Internal Investigations: 1. Be the internal lead of the POSH committee 2. Conduct internal investigations into potential legal or compliance breaches. 3. Recommend corrective actions and oversee their implementation. Mergers and Acquisitions: 1. Provide legal support during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.

Qualification: Education: - LLB

Experience: - Minimum 5 8 years of experience in Agreement Vetting, Legal Notice issue.

Soft Skills:

- Strong organizational and time-management skills.

- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.