Job Description
Job Title: Advocate & Legal Advisor – Sugar & Ethanol Industry
Location: Pune
Experience: 8-10 years
Industry: Sugar & Ethanol Manufacturing
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Advocate & Legal Advisor with expertise in the sugar and ethanol industry, particularly in factory or distillery operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing legal guidance on industry-specific regulations, contracts, compliance, and dispute resolution to ensure smooth business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Compliance & Regulatory Affairs:
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing the sugar and ethanol industry.
• Keep updated on amendments in industrial, environmental, labor, excise, and taxation laws affecting the sector.
• Handle licensing, permits, and regulatory approvals required for operations.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with factory laws, pollution control norms, and ethanol blending policies.
Contract Management & Documentation:
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including supply agreements, vendor contracts, land leases, and MOUs.
• Ensure contract terms align with legal and business requirements.
• Handle legal documentation related to land acquisitions, plant expansions, and government subsidies.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, arbitrations, and dispute resolutions.
• Liaise with external legal counsel for ongoing litigations.
• Manage labor disputes, commercial disagreements, and compliance-related cases.
• Ensure timely response to legal notices and regulatory queries.
Labor & Employment Law Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, and Employee Welfare Laws.
• Provide legal support in handling disciplinary actions, employee grievances, and trade union negotiations.
Corporate Governance & Risk Management:
• Identify legal risks and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Advise senior management on legal matters impacting business operations.
• Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in the industry.
Qualifications & Skills:
• LLB/LLM from a recognized university.
• 8-10 years of legal experience in the sugar and ethanol manufacturing sector (Factory/Distillery).
• Strong knowledge of industry-specific laws, including excise laws, environmental regulations, and factory acts.
• Experience in handling regulatory bodies, government agencies, and legal compliances.
• Expertise in contract drafting, dispute resolution, and labor law matters.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with senior management and provide strategic legal advice.
Preferred Experience:
• Prior experience with sugar mills, ethanol distilleries, or agro-processing industries.
• Familiarity with ethanol blending policies, government incentives, and land acquisition laws.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Advocate & Legal Advisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Pune offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
