Legal Manager

Job Title: In-house Legal Counsel

Location: Hyderabad
Experience Required: 2-5 years

Company Overview

We are a rapidly growing healthcare company dedicated to providing seamless and accessible healthcare services to customers. Our offerings include at-home blood testing, teleconsultations, digital screenings, and medicine delivery. As we scale, we are looking for a skilled In-house Legal Counsel to help manage our legal affairs and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Role Overview

As an In-house Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in managing the company's legal documentation, reviewing agreements, handling legal notices, and addressing consumer grievances. You will also liaise with external legal advisors, ensuring our business operations remain legally compliant while supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Compliance & Documentation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with general corporate laws, healthcare regulations, and internet law.
• Develop and maintain updated terms & conditions, privacy policies, and customer-facing legal documents.
• Ensure internal legal policies align with industry standards and company operations.

Dispute Resolution & Consumer Grievances

• Address legal notices, consumer complaints, and regulatory inquiries.
• Assist in resolving disputes with customers, vendors, and partners.
• Work closely with the customer support team to mitigate legal risks in customer interactions.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to all applicable healthcare laws, data protection regulations, and e-commerce policies.
• Stay updated on changes in legal regulations affecting the business.
• Develop strategies to mitigate legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

External Liaison & Legal Support

• Work with external legal counsel when required for litigation, corporate matters, or regulatory issues.
• Represent the company in legal discussions with partners, vendors, and regulatory bodies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: LL.B. from a recognized university; LL.M. is a plus.

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a corporate legal team or a law firm, preferably with exposure to healthcare, internet law, or consumer protection.

• Knowledge of:
• General corporate law, contract law, and e-commerce regulations.
• Data privacy laws, including IT Act compliance and healthcare regulatory frameworks.
• Handling legal notices and consumer disputes.

• Skills:
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret and simplify legal jargon for non-legal teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal issues efficiently.