Metro Brands - IPR Role - Litigation - LLB

Description: Metro Brands Limited (MBL), incorporated in 1977, is one of the largest footwear specialty retailers in India and a key player in the aspirational footwear market. With over 598 stores across 136 cities as of September 30, MBL caters to diverse customer needs through its flagship brands such as Metro Shoes, Mochi, and Walkway, alongside premium brands like DaVinchi and J. Fontini. The company also manages a national retail partnership with Crocs, boasting over 150 stores in India. MBL employs advanced technology, a robust supply chain, and trends-driven innovation to ensure customer satisfaction and provide stylish, high-quality products. With a workforce of over 4,000 employees, Metro Brands operates as a professional organization centered on exceptional service.

Role Description: This is a full-time on-site role for an IPR-General Litigation specialist, based in Mumbai. The role involves managing intellectual property rights and providing legal counsel on matters including litigation, civil disputes, insurance claims, and property damage cases. Responsibilities include strategizing, preparing legal documentation, representing the organization in legal proceedings, liaising with external legal counsels, and supporting the organization in case management and dispute resolution.

Years of Experience: 3-4 Years

Educational Qualification: BA-LLB

Location: Mumbai

Roles & Responsibilities:

IPR:

- Overall IPR management

- Handling TM objection, opposition, filing,

- Conducting raids and following civil and criminal action against IPR infringers

- Preparing cease and desist notice etc

Business contracts:

- Vetting & drafting of term sheets, MOU, business agreements, brand agreements, NDA, franchise agreements, negotiation of contracts, indemnity, undertakings

Litigation:

- Advising and managing disputes/litigations to minimize company exposure and risks

- Prosecuting and defending litigations and coordinating with external lawyers

- Handling consumer matters, criminal, civil and other court cases and arbitration proceedings

- Drafting of notices, replies etc

- Disciplinary process for errant franchisees/follow up process/terminations

- Addressing/advising on Customer complaints