Legal - Manager / Sr Manager / Associate General Manager - Head Office

Position Overview:

A Legal Manager is responsible for overseeing legal compliance, managing contracts, mitigating risks, and providing legal advice to the company. This role ensures that the organization's operations align with applicable laws and regulations while protecting its interests.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Ensure compliance with local, state, and national laws and regulations.

Keep the company updated on changes in laws affecting business operations.

Manage labour laws, environmental regulations, and industry-specific legal requirements.

Handle licensing, permits, and statutory compliance.

2. Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and MoUs.

Ensure contracts comply with legal and company policies.

Address contractual disputes and mitigate legal risks.

Maintain contract records and renewal timelines.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Handle company litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.

Liaise with external legal counsel for case management.

Represent the company in legal proceedings when required.

Prepare legal documents, responses, and defences.

4. Risk Management & Legal Advisory

Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Advise management on corporate governance and legal matters.

Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.

Develop internal legal policies and guidelines.

5. Corporate & Labour Law Compliance

Ensure adherence to labour laws, employment regulations, and industrial relations.

Assist HR in handling employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and labour disputes.

Oversee compliance with the Companies Act, taxation laws, and corporate governance.

6. Documentation & Record Keeping

Maintain records of legal documents, agreements, and compliance reports.

Ensure proper filing and retrieval of contracts, licenses, and legal notices.

7. Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with various departments to provide legal support.

Engage with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and legal advisors.

Conduct training sessions on legal and compliance matters for employees.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Law (LLB/LLM).

5-20 years of experience in corporate legal affairs, litigation, or contract management.

Experience in infrastructure, construction, or real estate sectors (preferred).

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, labour law, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle litigation and manage external legal counsel.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Job Location: Corporate Office