Purpose of the Role:
Candidate is expected to be skilled at drafting and negotiating business / commercial agreements, providing advisory on legal issues, managing stakeholders, etc. and possess sound legal knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting, vetting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (including Lease/Leave & License Agreement, Distribution Agreements, Warehousing Operations Agreement, Marketing Agreements, Endorsement Agreements, Workplace Support Agreements, Manpower supply Agreements, Vendor Agreement, Trademark Licensing Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements, MSA, SOW, NDA, etc.) with an aim to balance risk mitigation with efficiency of execution. End to end contracts management from drafting, executing and stamping as per the prevailing laws.
- Identifying and addressing deviations from standard clauses, highlighting potential risks and implementing process improvements.
- Managing the legal operations, reviewing marketing collaterals, advising and strategizing on branding/IP activities, advising on stamping and registration of the property documents across India.
- Participation in external negotiations for efficient contract closures.
- Collaborating with the relevant stakeholders (business, admin, procurement, marketing, IT, Accounts & Finance, Tax, HR and other teams) from across different locations for various types of commercial contracts closures /queries.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel, facilitating effective contract management, providing them with sound legal advice or various business / legal / intellectual property aspects.
- Drafting legal notices, advises on pre-litigation strategies to avoid disputes.
Work Exp. & Skills Required:
- LL.B from a premier law school or university in India.
- At least 5-6 years of post-qualification experience in drafting, vetting and negotiation of commercial contracts.
Must Have Skills:
- Strong business acumen and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to quickly absorb business / commercial requirements, and draft /review appropriate legal documentation / provide legal advisory.
- Must be a self-starter and exhibit high motivation, sense of urgency, commitment and ownership.
- High integrity, collaborative communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.