Aarti Industries - Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager - Legal Officer

A) Key Responsibilities:

a) Contracts & Commercial (- 90%):

• Drafting, reviewing, vetting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements, NDAs, LOIs, MOUs, and other legal documentation.
• Ensuring business- friendly yet legally sound contracts aligned with company policies and risk frameworks.
• Providing inputs on contract risk assessments and mitigating measures.
• Facilitating contract lifecycle through digital tools, repository creation, and data migration for efficient management and reporting.
• Assisting in rolling out contract management solutions and continuous improvements in processes.

b) Litigation & Dispute Management (- 5%):

• Coordinating with external counsel/advocates for handling litigations and regulatory matters.
• Supporting in drafting/reviewing pleadings, show cause notices, and responses.
• Monitoring litigation updates, trends, and advising business stakeholders on implications.

c) Compliance, Research & Others (- 5%):

• Conducting legal research, preparing memoranda, and providing opinions based on judgments and regulatory analysis.
• Mapping regulatory footprint applicable to the Company and enabling compliance checklists/tools.
• Supporting compliance audits across company locations and preparing draft reports.
• Preparing periodic legal updates/newsletters for business teams.
• Assisting in implementation of digital tools for litigation, IPR, real estate, and compliance monitoring.
• Driving legal risk management framework and ensuring collaboration with internal stakeholders.

B) Key Attributes & Skills:

• Strong expertise in contract drafting, vetting, and negotiation.
• Knowledge of corporate and commercial laws, compliance requirements, and risk frameworks.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with swift turnaround time (TAT).
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Exposure to digital legal tools and willingness to work on legal tech initiatives.
• Proactive, detail- oriented, and accountable for end- to- end ownership of tasks.