Legal Manager

Job Description

Manager Legal

Location: Bangalore
Reporting To: VP & Head Legal

About the Role

Manager Legal will support the VP & Head Legal in managing the legal affairs of the organization. The role involves handling commercial leasing, property transactions, litigation management, commercial agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the Companys operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in real estate and commercial laws, contract negotiation, litigation strategy, and corporate governance within a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Real Estate Leasing & Commercial Contracts

• Conduct and supervise title due diligence, property documentation review, and legal risk assessments for commercial properties in coordination with external legal counsel.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize:
• Lease Agreements
• Leave & License Agreements
• CAM Agreements
• FOCO Agreements
• Other real estate and commercial contracts
• Support leasing teams in structuring and finalizing:
• MOUs
• LOIs
• Renewals
• Addendums & Amendments
• Review and negotiate commercial agreements including:
• Vendor & Supplier Agreements
• Warehousing Contracts
• IT Contracts
• Marketing Agreements
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Ensure contracts are commercially sound while mitigating legal and financial risks.
• Manage legal support for leasing activities across malls, high streets, and international locations in a fast-paced environment.

2. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Oversee and manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving landlords, vendors, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Develop litigation strategies and legal risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with and manage external law firms and legal counsel to ensure efficient case handling and cost optimization.
• Monitor ongoing legal disputes and provide timely updates to management.

3. Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and local statutory requirements relevant to the Retail / Hospitality / F&B sector.
• Establish and strengthen governance frameworks and internal compliance systems across the organization.
• Advise business teams on legal and regulatory implications of operational and strategic decisions.
• Support implementation of legal policies, SOPs, and compliance protocols.

Qualifications

• LLB / LLM from a reputed institution/ national law school

Experience

• 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in legal roles.
• Prior experience in Retail, Hospitality, or F&B sectors within large corporates and/or reputed law firms preferred.
• Strong experience in:
• Commercial Leasing
• Legal Due Diligence
• Litigation & Dispute Management
• Statutory Compliances

Key Competencies

• Expertise in real estate and commercial leasing laws.
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in litigation strategy and dispute resolution management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities.
• Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.