Position: Assistant Manager/Manager – Legal and
Compliance
Location: Mumbai
Education: LLB (CS qualification is a plus)
Background: 6-7 years of experience of working in a similar industry as
Aeries. Preferably IT/ITES/BPO/KPO with international presence
Shifts (if any): 10:30 am onwards (candidate should be
flexible to work as per the business requirement)
About the role:
The Assistant
Manager/Manager – Legal and Compliance will be responsible for ensuring
legal adherence, managing corporate compliance, and mitigating risks by
providing legal counsel. The role involves handling contracts, regulatory
compliance, legal documentation, and supporting corporate governance activities.
Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Legal Advisory and Support:
- Provide
legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and contractual matters.
- Draft,
review, and negotiate legal agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts,
and service agreements.
- Ensure
compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Liaise
with external legal counsel for specialized legal matters.
2.
Compliance Management:
- Monitor
and ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory compliance requirements
including for Shops & Establishment Act, Compliance Annual Returns.
- Conduct
legal due diligence and risk assessments for business operations.
- Ensure
compliance with company policies and procedures, identifying and
mitigating risks.
3.
Legal Documentation and Contracts:
- Prepare
and manage legal documentation, contracts, and legal correspondence.
- Ensure
proper filing, tracking, and maintenance of legal records.
- Handle
legal queries and provide timely solutions to internal stakeholders.
4.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
- Manage
legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration cases.
- Coordinate
with external counsel on case proceedings.
- Maintain
case records and legal documentation.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Strong
knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on
experience with legal documentation, contracts, and corporate governance.
- Excellent
negotiation and analytical skills.
- Strong
attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with
discretion.
- Proactive
and solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and logical
thinking abilities.
- Ability
to interpret complex legal information and provide practical legal
solutions.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency
in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience
in handling corporate governance and regulatory filings.
- Prior
experience in an IT/technology company is advantageous.
- CS
qualification (good to have).
The Job responsibilities of the candidate shall
include but not limited to the Job Description & to perform any other
tasks/functions as required by the Company.
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