Key Responsibilities:

·       Obtain and renew statutory licenses, approvals, and permissions for factories and new projects.

·       Liaise with authorities for subsidies/incentives from Central and State Governments.

·       Draft, review, and finalize contracts, agreements, notices, and replies.

·       Manage litigation matters including civil, criminal, arbitration, and recovery cases.

·       Liaise with external counsels, courts, and government departments for case resolution and providing day to day support to the business.

·       Support statutory and regulatory compliance across factories, including factory audits and inspections.

·       Maintain accurate records and repositories of contracts, licenses, and legal documents with timely renewal alerts.

·       Support land-related matters including acquisition, leasing, monetisation, and updating land records.

·       Provide assistance in brand protection.

·       Coordinate with business and finance teams to track recoveries and manage legal claims.

·       Travel to factories, project sites, and markets as required for legal and compliance-related work.

·       Handle local legal issues impacting factories, projects, or operations.

·       Any other legal matters as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

·       LLB / LLM (LLM preferred)

Experience:

·       4–6 years of experience in a legal role, mandatorily in the manufacturing or industrial sector.

Preferred Skills:

·       Strong knowledge of corporate law, litigation, land laws, and compliance.

·       Good understanding of contract drafting and negotiation and inter personal skills.

·       Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and cross-functional coordination.

·       Proficiency in legal MIS/documentation tools (e.g., Lexcare) is an advantage.

·       Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.