General Manager Legal/ Manager Legal, 12 to 15 years in Bangalore

Job Description

• Developing a comprehensive compliance management strategy and overseeing its implementation.
• Advise the management & various depts of the company on all legal, compliances, Industrial Relations and Administrative issues.
• Organise filing of half yearly / yearly returns under Minimum Wage Act, BOCW Act, Bonus Act, Annual Returns and Contract Labour Act.
• Interpret legal policies, guidelines and directives as issued by appropriate authorities and disseminate information to all relevant depts. Of the company.
• Coordinate and represent the company / management before administrative, Govt, legal and other regulatory authorities and also the clients as and when required including hearing of court cases and follow-up action.
• Register with BOCW and coordinate for obtaining labour licence.
• Assist in formulating internal compliance procedures and guidelines and make sure they satisfy all the demands of local, state, and central govt laws.
• Review reports, assess compliance risks, legal irregularities, and various regulatory gaps, and provide guidance to Compliance Managers for viable solutions to different compliance issues.
• Organise and assist in Compliance Training and promote awareness of proper measures and practices required to ensure high levels of compliance across all departments.
• Be responsible for organizing meetings and seminars, as well as holding presentations on new compliance policies.
• Stay up-to-date on any changes to relevant laws and regulations that affect our industry.
• Prepare legal / compliance / administrative reports as required and forward to appropriate authorities as required in time bound manner.
• Coordinate and execute lease agreements with opposite parties for guest houses and workers accommodation spaces.
• In addition to the above, following responsibilities also lies with you:-
• Vehicle Road Tax, fitness certification, transfers of RC and NOC.
• Report vehicle accidents, file claims and liaison with Police authorities.
• Employee compensation claims.

• University degree in Law and Business Administration with a focus on compliance.
• Good knowledge on operations in construction industry and related issues.
• Good exposure in Minimum Wage Act, BOCW Act, Bonus Act, POSH Act, Contract, Labour Act and Labour Laws.
• Good knowledge of EPF, ESIC, Gratuity, GTI & GHI related issues.
• Qualified on Industrial Relations as applicable to construction industry.
• Proven experience as Manager Legal & Administration for 12 years or more.
• Superior knowledge of industry regulations and corporate procedures for maintaining compliance.
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectives.
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations.
• Proactive approach towards legal issues.
• Proficiency in using Kannada ,English & Hindi (Read, Write & Speak.) is must.
• Candidates from the same industry(Civil Construction) will be preferred.