Senior Manager/Deputy General Manager - Legal - Retail

Role: Head Legal

Reporting To: Executive Director

Designation: Senior Manager / Dy. General Manager

Place of Posting: Kandivali

Industry: Luxury Retail

Key Deliverables:

• Risk Mitigation: Proactively safeguard company interest, identifying/prioritizing/addressing potential legal risks and regulatory issues.
• Legal Strategy & Governance: Develop and implement Legal SOPs, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Contract Management: Drafting, vetting, renewal, and negotiation of domestic and international agreements including export-import, franchise, retail, and e-commerce.
• E-commerce & Retail focus: Compliance with Consumer Protection Act, IT Act, Legal Metrology Act, and DPDP Act.
• Litigation & Dispute Management: End-to-end management of litigations and coordination with external counsels.
• Labour & Employment: Advisory on employment laws, disciplinary frameworks, and employee disputes.
• Property & Commercial Legal Matters: Lease/license agreements and due diligence for property acquisitions.
• Cross-border & Trade Compliance: Advisory on international trade laws, FEMA compliance, and SEZ-related matters.
• The role will primarily focus on contract drafting and negotiations, labour & employment matters, and limited litigation.
• With the upcoming retail expansion, the scope will also include handling consumer disputes, leave & license agreements, endorsement agreements, and contractor-related matters.
• Trademark and registration work is currently managed by an external law firm; the incumbent will oversee and coordinate with them.
• Experience in contract management and retail & e-comm business focus is preferred.

Preferred Background:

• Experience in a B2B setup, e-commerce, and/or retail industry.
• Prior experience working with a law firm is preferred.
• 18 Saturdays off annually; otherwise, it follows a 6-day work week.