The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal & Compliance Manager to oversee contract management, corporate secretarial compliances, investor-related compliance requirements, litigation matters, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of corporate laws, foreign investment regulations, food laws,legal metrology requirements, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various commercial contracts, including:

- Supply Agreements

- Marketing Agreements

- Rent/Lease Agreements

- Distributor Agreements

- General Commercial Agreements

- Manpower/Service Agreements

- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Ensure contractual obligations, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws and Company policies.

2. Corporate Secretarial & Shareholders & Agreement (SHA) Compliance

- Manage statutory and secretarial compliances under applicable corporate laws.

- Prepare and file statutory forms with regulatory authorities.

- Convene and coordinate Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Shareholders &

Meetings.

- Draft agendas, notices, resolutions, and minutes.

- Ensure compliance with Shareholders & Agreements.

- Handle dematerialization of shares and related corporate actions.

3. Foreign Investment & RBI Compliance

- Manage RBI and FEMA-related filings.

- Prepare and file FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and Annual FLA returns.

- Coordinate with investors, consultants, and regulatory authorities regarding foreign

investment transactions.

- Monitor compliance with foreign exchange regulations and reporting requirements.

4.ESG & Investor Compliance

- Support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance initiatives.

- Coordinate investor compliance requests, due diligence exercises, and reporting

requirements.

- Assist in preparation of compliance certifications and governance-related documentation

5. Litigation, IPR & Legal Advisory

- Coordinate and manage litigation matters with external counsel.

- Track legal notices, disputes, and court proceedings.

- Handle intellectual property registrations, renewals, and protection strategies, including trademarks, copyrights, and related matters.

- Provide legal support and advisory services to business teams.

6. Regulatory Compliance - Food Laws & Legal Metrology

- Manage registrations, licenses, renewals, and compliances under Food Safety and related regulations.

- Ensure compliance with Legal Metrology requirements, including labeling and packaging regulations.

- Liaise with regulatory authorities and consultants for inspections and approvals.

7. Stakeholder & Investor Management

- Act as a key point of contact for investors on legal and compliance matters.

- Support fundraising transactions, due diligence exercises, and compliance reviews.

- Coordinate with internal departments, auditors, consultants, and external legal advisors.

Candidate Profile

- CS and LL.B. from a recognized University with sound understanding of Corporate Law,

Compliance and Corporate Governance

- 7-9 years of experience in legal, secretarial, and compliance functions.

- Experience in startups, FMCG, food business, manufacturing, or investor-backed

companies preferred.

- Strong knowledge of contract drafting and negotiation.

- Familiarity with ESG frameworks and investor compliance requirements.

- Knowledge of Food Safety regulations and Legal Metrology laws.

- Excellent communication, drafting, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

- Problem solving abilities, high attention to detail and risk-awareness mindset.

- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience interacting with investors, regulatory authorities, and external counsel.