Sr. Legal Officer

Role & responsibilities

1. Legal Liaisoning & Representation

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, regulatory authorities, and legal institutions.
• Represent the company in legal matters, hearings, and negotiations with regulatory bodies.
• Ensure timely submission of legal documents, approvals, and clearances required for business operations.
• Liaise with external legal advisors, consultants, and auditors on legal matters.
• Handle statutory and regulatory compliance with various government departments, including labor offices, municipal corporations, industry regulatory boards, SEBI, RBI, and other relevant authorities.
• Follow up on pending legal and compliance-related matters with government offices.

2. Legal Drafting & Documentation

• Draft, review, and vet agreements, contracts, NDAs, MoUs, lease agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure that all legal documents are aligned with company policies and comply with relevant laws.
• Prepare legal notices, responses to legal queries, and internal policies from a legal standpoint.
• Maintain and update the database of legal agreements, regulatory licenses, approvals, and compliance reports.
• Assist in the execution of legal documentation, including notarization and registration.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Coordinate and manage legal disputes, arbitration, and litigation cases involving the company.
• Work closely with external legal counsel on legal proceedings, ensuring proper representation of the company.
• Support the legal team in preparing case briefs, responses, and legal strategies for litigation matters.
• Monitor court cases, handle legal notices, and ensure timely action to protect the companys interests.
• Assist in settlement negotiations to resolve disputes outside the courtroom whenever feasible.

4. Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure compliance with corporate, labor, taxation, intellectual property, and industry-specific regulations.
• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessment on business operations and transactions.
• Keep track of regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation of required legal adjustments.
• Assist in drafting company policies to align with statutory requirements.
• Conduct internal legal audits to identify potential compliance gaps.

5. Risk Assessment & Advisory

• Identify potential legal risks and provide solutions to mitigate exposure.
• Advise management and internal teams on legal implications related to business decisions.
• Provide training and awareness sessions to employees on legal and compliance matters.
• Ensure business transactions are legally sound and do not pose financial or reputational risks.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM) from a recognized institution.
• Enrollment with the Bar Council of India (preferred).

Experience:

• 3–10 years of experience in legal liaisoning, corporate law, and contract drafting.
• Experience in working with corporate legal departments, regulatory bodies, or law firms.
• Exposure to handling government approvals, licenses, and legal disputes.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of corporate, contract, labor, and regulatory laws.
• Proficiency in legal drafting, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with authorities and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for legal risk assessment.
• Ability to handle multiple legal cases and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.