Geniemode - Manager- Legal

Experience: 5 - 10 Years

Function: Legal

Location: Gurugram

Reporting To: Head - Legal

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and commercially oriented legal professional with 5 - 10 years of experience to manage the company's legal matters, with a strong focus on global commercial contracts, litigation management, intellectual property rights and regulatory liaisoning. The candidate should have experience in handling domestic and international legal matters, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, managing external legal counsels and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Global Commercial Contracts:

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage domestic and international commercial contracts and agreements.
• Handle a wide range of agreements, including:

• 1. Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• 2. Vendor, supplier, sourcing and manufacturing agreements.
• 3. Customer, client and distribution agreements.
• 4. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), MoUs and term sheets.
• 5. Consultancy, technology, licensing and service agreements.
• 6. International business, cross-border and strategic partnership agreements.

• Identify legal and commercial risks and suggest appropriate contractual protections.
• Advise business teams on contractual obligations, indemnities, limitation of liability, payment terms, termination and dispute resolution.
• Support business teams in contract negotiations and execution across jurisdictions.

2. Litigation and Dispute Management:

• Manage and monitor civil, commercial, contractual and other legal disputes and litigation.
• Coordinate with external law firms and advocates for litigation strategy, pleadings, responses and court proceedings.
• Handle legal notices, demand notices, arbitration proceedings and dispute resolution matters.
• Maintain a litigation tracker, monitor case developments and ensure timely filings and responses.
• Advise internal stakeholders on dispute exposure, potential liabilities and settlement strategies.
• Support recovery proceedings and enforcement of contractual rights.

3. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR):

• Manage the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, patents and designs.
• Handle trademark searches, applications, registrations, renewals and oppositions.
• Coordinate with IP attorneys for domestic and international trademark filings and prosecution.
• Advise on brand protection, IP infringement, licensing, assignment and ownership issues.
• Review IP-related clauses in commercial agreements and ensure protection of the company's proprietary information and intellectual property.
• Monitor potential infringement and take appropriate enforcement action.

4. Regulatory Liaisoning and Government Authorities:

• Coordinate with government departments, regulatory authorities and statutory bodies on legal and regulatory matters.
• Liaise with external consultants, advocates and regulatory professionals for registrations, approvals, licences and statutory requirements.
• Handle regulatory notices, queries, inspections and representations before relevant authorities.
• Support business teams in obtaining and maintaining necessary registrations, permissions and approvals.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and advise management on their business implications.

5. General Legal Advisory and Business Support:

• Provide day-to-day legal support to business, procurement, sourcing, finance, HR and operations teams.
• Identify legal risks in business transactions and recommend commercially practical solutions.
• Assist in corporate restructuring, acquisitions, strategic transactions and other special projects, as required.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, legal policies and internal processes.
• Ensure proper maintenance of executed agreements, legal records and documentation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and external legal advisors on various legal matters.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.); additional qualifications in law or business would be an advantage.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating domestic and international commercial contracts.
• Hands-on experience in litigation management, arbitration and dispute resolution.
• Practical experience in trademark management and other intellectual property matters.
• Experience in dealing with government authorities, regulatory bodies and external legal consultants.
• Exposure to international business operations and cross-border transactions would be preferred.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong legal drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risks with business requirements.
• Ability to independently manage multiple legal matters and deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international business environment.
• High degree of ownership, accountability and attention to detail.