Assistant Manager Legal

Job description
Role & responsibilitiesI. LEGAL:1. Contract Management:Responsible for tracking and monitoring contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, maintaining associated documentation.Drafting appropriate legal documents/contract agreements etc.Vetting, reviewing various contract documents for identifying commercial and legal risks in contract documents.Research on contractual terms and conditions or other regulations;Assists in identifying contract management issues and proposing solutions for approval & Managing Pre & Post contract review.Facilitating effective implementation of contracts,Assist, Negotiate & structure commercial and legal terms in conjunction with the business & Corporate guidelines.Identifying risks of contract and initiate discussion.Ensuring efficient, effective and compliant contracts process.Monitoring the performance of the various contracts.2. Litigation Management:Managing Corporate Litigation including Arbitration, Civil & Criminal Matters,Preparations of briefs, pleadings, Plaint, Written Statements, Affidavits etc. relating to the cases;Assess the legal risk that may arise during organization's business activities and ensure that organizations activities comply with applicable laws and regulationsInteractions with outside counsel, technical experts, jury consultants, paralegals, support staff, and business unit representatives.Interaction with the Company Attorney and the Sales group, as and when required.Legal advice on routine and highly complex legal matters and/or within specific area of expertise.Co-ordinating with Statutory Authorities on the matters relating to the Company;Researching and collecting relevant Case-Laws and Materials for the Assigned cases;Handling pre litigation issues like drafting Notices for defaulting Partners, Reply Notices of the Customers & Vendors, initiate amicable settlements.II. REGULATORY:Creating Compliance Check-list of all relevant laws/rules/regulations/circulars/notifications /etc., applicable to the industry and business of the company.Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the organization.To ensure Statutory compliance under various laws, as applicable to the organization.To train, guide and assist various departments of the company on regulatory compliances and tracking quarterly compliance certification.Conduct internal regulatory compliance inspection/audit of various departments of the company/ies at various locations on regulatory intervals and closure of observations and creating reports.Support concerned functions in closure of all Regulatory Audits pertaining to legal & regulatory.To conduct refresher training and/or educate and sensitize the cross functional teams for improvement in compliances.Assess the legal risk that may arise during organization's business activities and ensure that organizations activities comply with applicable laws and regulationsIII. GENERAL:This being a specialized function the freedom to act within the delegated authority and within the parameters of the legal provisions is available which are effectively put to use.Co-ordination activities-- Internal: The position is responsible for the effective control and the implementation of the statutory compliance of various rules and regulations affecting the company.- External: Coordination with external agencies, Statutory agencies viz, law enforcing agencies and Courts. Besides above co-ordination with the Law firms and advocates should be cordial and effective.Preferred candidate profileBachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B / B.L) from a recognized Indian University and approved by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi.5-8 years of post-qualification experience.Working knowledge in Labour Courts / Tribunals / Conciliations, Labour laws etc.Basic knowledge of Practice & Procedure in Civil, Criminal proceedings;Drafting both contract and litigation documents.Liaison with police, authorities, external legal counsel for a legal opinion on specific issues.Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Conversant in the use of computers and MS Office Tools.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to deliver to set deadlines.Excellent Problem solving Good Negotiation Skills; andSelf-motivated and able to work well under pressureRobust Knowledge of Local Laws and Regulations.Excellent Written and verbal communications skills to effectively convey legal advice and documentation in commercially sound and relevant manner.Sound Judgment and business sense.Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

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