Malabar Group - Senior Manager - Legal - LLB

Role Objective:

Responsible for handling documentation, providing legal advice, negotiating lease agreements, managing property and land acquisition, as well as overseeing litigation matters of Malabar Group.

Role & responsibilities:

• Responsible for drafting and vetting of various deeds, agreements, court documents etc.
• Ensure that processes and procedures are followed in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with Corporate Affairs and Directors for resolutions of new showrooms.
• Maintain register of agreements and contacts, property documentation of files and documents.
• Provide legal advice to management, departments, and other verticals on Legal issues.
• Advise and update Management on changes/amendment to Acts, Rules, and Regulations etc.
• Advise and inform management regarding compliance and significance of legislation.
• Provide guidance to management to mitigate legal risks and plan legal strategy.
• Maintain Leasing documents for commercial units.
• Manage Letter of Intent, Lease Agreement and other legal documents.
• Prepare Sale deed and Staff Accommodation deed of Malabar Group.
• Ensure that Malabar Group is adequately represented and litigate on behalf of the group.
• Address the legal issues of Malabar Group in an effective manner.
• File and defend legal suits/petitions etc. for and on behalf of Malabar Group.
• Issue notices and reply notices for and behalf of the company.
• Responsible for planning Liaising with local advocates.
• Maintain registers of agreements and contracts, register documents, register of leased premises.
• Ensure proper payment of government dues through comprehensive supervision.
• Conduct a title search and legal review of title documents, and coordinate with external counsel to obtain the title search report.
• Responsible for registration of the title deeds for and on behalf of the company.

Requirements:

• LL.B from a recognized university.
• 20 to 25 years of post-qualification experience in Legal Affairs.
• Mandatory experience in the Retail industry, preferably with large multi-location retail organizations.
• Strong expertise in property and land acquisition, leasing, contract management, litigation, and compliance.
• Proven experience in drafting and vetting agreements, deeds, leases, notices, and other legal documents.
• Experience in handling title due diligence, property documentation, registrations, and lease negotiations.
• Ability to manage litigation matters and coordinate with external advocates and government authorities.
• Sound knowledge of corporate laws, regulatory requirements, and statutory compliances.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior management and support business expansion initiatives.