Legal Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Agreement & Contract Management

• Draft, review, and vet corporate agreements and contracts, primarily for the RELO Division and other business verticals.

• Review deviations from standard contractual terms and support business teams during negotiations.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution of legally compliant agreements.

• Provide legal guidance on contractual risks and obligations.

2. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage ongoing litigation matters, including attending court hearings and police-related matters as required.

• Coordinate with external legal counsels and monitor the progress of legal cases.

• Conduct legal research using platforms such as Manupatra and prepare legal opinions and case briefs.

• Provide regular litigation status updates to the Group Head – Legal.

• Prepare periodic updates and presentations on litigation matters, legal cases, and key developments for Board Meetings and Senior Management reviews.

3. Legal Notices & Documentation

• Draft and review legal notices, replies, and legal correspondence.

• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain required information and documentation.

• Maintain records of legal communications and documentation.

4. Intellectual Property Management

• Support trademark protection and intellectual property matters.

• Coordinate with external IP consultants on trademark registrations, infringements, and enforcement actions.

• Assist the Branding and Marketing teams on IP-related legal matters.

5. External Counsel Coordination

• Liaise with external legal counsels on ongoing legal matters.

• Coordinate counsel fee approvals and follow up with Finance for timely payments.

• Maintain records of legal expenses and payments made to external counsels.

6. Cross-Functional Legal Support

• Track legal matters across multiple business units and locations.

• Support land title verification and documentation in coordination with the Land Title team.

• Provide legal assistance to various business functions on operational and compliancerelated matters.

• Handle legal matters related to real estate, including property documentation, title verification, lease agreements, registrations, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

7. Legal MIS & Compliance

• Maintain a comprehensive Legal MIS covering contracts, litigation, legal notices, and compliance matters.

• Coordinate with legal SPOCs across business units to gather periodic updates.

• Prepare legal dashboards and reports for senior management.

• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of legal activities across the organization.

Qualifications Essential

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Experience

• 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal functions.

• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

• Exposure to litigation management and dispute resolution.

• Experience working with external legal counsels and multiple business stakeholders.

• Knowledge of intellectual property laws and compliance frameworks will be an added advantage.