Assistant Manager Legal

**Key Responsibilities** **Contract Drafting, Review & Risk Management** * Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various legal and commercial agreements, including: * Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) * Supplier Agreements * Performance Bank Guarantees (PBGs) * Bank Guarantees (BGs) * Leave and License Agreements * Project Agreements and other commercial contracts * Conduct legal and commercial risk reviews of project contracts and provide recommendations for risk mitigation. * Ensure contractual documentation complies with applicable laws and company policies. **Compliance Management** * Administer and manage the **Legatrix Compliance Management System**. * Identify, map, monitor, and track legal and regulatory compliances applicable to the organization. * Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of compliance requirements. * Maintain compliance records and prepare periodic compliance status reports. **Litigation Management** * Handle and monitor litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company. * Coordinate with external law firms, advocates, and legal counsels. * Prepare case briefs, compile documentation, and ensure timely responses to legal notices and court matters. * Maintain litigation trackers and provide regular updates to management. **Legal Documentation & Record Management** * Act as the custodian of all important legal documents, agreements, licenses, permits, and regulatory records. * Maintain a centralized repository and ensure safe custody, retrieval, and retention of legal documents. * Ensure confidentiality and proper documentation control processes are followed. **Intellectual Property Management** * Handle trademark-related matters for Indian products. * Coordinate trademark filing, registration, renewal, prosecution, and protection activities with external IP consultants and attorneys. * Maintain records of all intellectual property assets and monitor renewal timelines. **Legal Advisory & Stakeholder Support** * Provide legal support and advisory services to various business functions. * Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. * Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions with customers, suppliers, and business partners. **Additional Responsibilities** * Undertake any other legal, compliance, governance, or corporate responsibilities assigned by management from time to time. * Support special projects, due diligence exercises, and business initiatives requiring legal review and guidance. **Qualifications & Experience-:** * LL.B. from a recognized university. * 5-8 years of relevant experience in corporate legal affairs, contract management, compliance, and litigation. * Experience in manufacturing, engineering, project-based, or industrial organizations will be preferred. **Functional Skill\-:** * Contract Drafting & Negotiation * Contract Risk Assessment * Commercial & Corporate Law * Compliance Management (Legatrix preferred) * Litigation Coordination Intellectual Property (Trademark Management **Behavioural Skills-:** * Target orientation * Planning execution & co-ordination * Customer Focus * Conflict Management * Communication * Team Work * Analytical ability * Problem Solving * Negotiation skills * Decision making Emotional Intelligence.