AVP- Legal

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide expert legal advice to management and business units on diverse matters including commercial, regulatory, civil, and corporate laws.

• Identify potential legal risks and implement strategies for risk mitigation.

• Draft legal opinions and ensure business decisions are legally sound.

2. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including NDAs, MOUs, vendor agreements, leases, SLAs, and service agreements.

• Ensure contract terms comply with internal policies and applicable laws.

• Maintain contract repository and renewal schedules.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Oversee and coordinate with external legal counsel for ongoing litigations, arbitrations, and legal proceedings.

• Represent the company in legal matters before courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies (as required).

• Maintain litigation MIS and regularly update leadership on progress and risks.

4. Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure the organization's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., Companies Act, SEBI, RBI, IRDAI, IBC, etc.).

• Lead internal legal audits and ensure timely regulatory filings.

• Liaise with statutory and regulatory authorities when required.

5. Corporate Governance

• Assist in board and committee meetings agenda, minutes, statutory registers (in collaboration with Company Secretary, if applicable).

• Support M&A, restructuring, and fundraising activities from a legal standpoint.

• Conduct due diligence for key transactions and partnerships.

6. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and supervise junior legal team members and support staff.

• Collaborate closely with finance, compliance, HR, operations, and business development teams on cross-functional legal needs.