Legal Counsel, 7 to 8 years - Bangalore

Job Description

• Expert knowledge in Contract Management, Legal Compliances and other related rules and regulations.
• Legal Compliances
• Providing effective Compliance supports to the various businesses and manage the relevant Compliance risk 
• Review of the Legal Compliance under the Factories Act, 1948, Shops & Commercial Establishment Act, Contract Labour Laws, etc.
• Assure effective documentation and management of all compliance matters, including accurate maintenance of relevant registers and filings.
• Prepare and timely submit to relevant statutory bodies all relevant materials and notices, etc.
• Update the latest amendments and notifications, etc. and implement the same.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies as may be required.
• Review/vetting, draft and negotiate various commercial agreements/contracts and understand the complexity of various Businesses to mitigate Company risk.
• Other Legal Support (internal legal support)
• Provide analysis and counsel on legal, policy and other related issues to include; proposed new management action.
• Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues.
• Documentation and safe custody of all original documents pertaining to Company.
• Timely advice on legal issues raised by various divisions 
• To give proactive, prompt and proper legal & regulatory advice to the management/user departments and to keep them informed of the latest legal/regulatory developments thereto impacting business and brand.
• Support to HR on various legal related matters including drafting of notices, supporting for enquiry proceedings, appear before the labour authorities, etc.
• Experience in general commercial matters, and experience in drafting, vetting and negotiating various agreements
• Support on corporate secretarial matters.

• Responsible for cases under Civil & Criminal nature and also under Labour Laws which includes:
  • Attending Civil & Criminal courts regularly and giving evidence during hearing of the case.
  • Issuing legal notices against recovery and to arrange to file case after consultation with the management.
  • Assisting Company Advocate in preparing case and filling.
  • Appearing before the court in all dates fixed for hearing and whenever required.
  • Co-ordinate with the Manager and legal counsel and follow-up for speedy disposal of cases.