Deputy Manager / Manager

Responsible for implementing the legal framework necessary to ensure that / HRPL remains compliant with all legal requirements. Independently work and support all departments within the Organization with contractual matters, commercial advisory as well as litigation management. Demonstrate a technology-driven mindset to drive AI adoption within the team and organization by leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and continuously improve standardized processes.

• Understand and implements the 3-1-Q plan.
• Execution of the quarter-on-quarter plan.

1. Provide inputs to seniors in the Legal Department on legal matters; Assist in preparation & monitoring of legal policies and procedures; Investigate potential instances of non-compliance as well as seek guidance from senior management to administer potential Remediation.
2. Perform legal due diligence on new real estate sites, prospective partners, new business models, etc.;
3. Prepare, negotiate, vet and finalize all legal contracts (incl. lease, leave & license agreements, lease deeds, commercial contracts, etc.), identify potential risks in contracts and provide recommendations to mitigate risk;
4. Perform legal research for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and help layperson client functions frame compliance programmes for the same, including by way of making educative and understandable presentations to them;
5. Liaise with external lawyers, law firms and counsels to get their advice on more complex legal issues; File for IPR and investigate for any IPR violations
6. Provide support to global McD Corp team on contract related matters, Jointly develop with HR representatives all employment contracts and practices; provide legal guidance on queries related toemployment and complex legal transactions;
7. Manage delivery of investigations on financial, technical/criminal infringements, grievances and complaints submitted by internal customers to collect relevant information and take disciplinary action as necessary; Maintain records and follows up on all cases filed against the company for recovery, declaration, writ petition etc.;
8. Manage all litigation and pre-litigation legal notices, including drafting responses to them, Use templates of regularly used legal documents for all functions. Keep all agreements, property papers and rights agreements etc. including certified copies obtained from various authorities in safe custody.
9. Execute legal documentation for new restaurant sites; Provide legal representation for HRPL in all relevant interactions with site owners, landlords, etc. along with Real Estate team;
10. Manage reporting requirements (legal issues, achievements, etc.) and submit them to senior management.
11. Address irregularities and deficiencies pointed out in internal and external audits.
12. Maintain good interpersonal relationships within the organization across departments and levels.