Deputy General Manager Legal

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage all legal matters related to labour laws, industrial relations, statutory compliances, litigation management, employee disputes, and to provide legal guidance to the organization. The role will also handle trademark matters, FSSAI and support business teams by minimizing legal risk and ensuring adherence to applicable laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all matters related to labour laws, employment regulations, standing orders, employee policies, and industrial disputes.

• Represent the organization before Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, conciliation officers, labour departments, and other statutory authorities.

• Manage labour cases, arbitration proceedings, employee claims, and disputes effectively to safeguard organizational interest.

• Coordinate with HR Operations teams for labour-related advisory and statutory compliance.

• Handle and supervise litigation related to labour, civil, contractual, and regulatory matters.

• Coordinate with external advocates, law firms, and consultants, review case status and strategies.

• Draft, review, and finalize legal notices, replies, affidavits, petitions, and written statements.

• Ensure timely filing, documentation, and representation in all matters.

• Ensure legal compliance with industry-specific regulatory frameworks including FSSAI requirements.

• Handle trademark registration, protection, oppositions, renewals, and infringement issues.

• Coordinate with IP attorneys for filings, defense, and enforcement actions.

• Provide proactive legal opinion to management on business decisions and risk mitigation.

Education

• LLB / LLM from a recognized university.

• Additional specialization in Labour Law / Corporate Law preferred.

Experience

• 13 to20+ years of strong experience in legal domain.

• Mandatory strong exposure to Labour Law & Industrial Disputes.

• Proven experience in Litigation handling.

• Experience in manufacturing / FMCG / large industrial organization will be an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Indian Labour Laws & regulatory framework.

• Strong litigation management capability.

• Sound understanding of statutory compliance requirements.

• Exposure to FSSAI and IP/Trademark laws.