AddressLegal Associate
About the role
Key roles and responsibilities:
Legal and Other Compliances:
- Provide guidance on corporate governance, negotiating and drafting contracts (License Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Distributorship Agreement, Supplier Agreement etc) risk management and the development of plans and policies.
- Represent, prepare documentation, strategize and negotiate in line with organizations directions for arbitration/dispute resolution/litigation; Assist and coordinate with external counsel; Post-settlement/order compliance.
- Advising authorities and BOD (Board of Directors) in risk management; business policies and strategies; corporate social responsibilities; brand equity & image building; managing intellectual rights of the company; ensuring healthy communication between stakeholders; authorities and government
- Replying notices of Statutory bodies with relevant and convincing facts to evade any "against" orders. Prepare/review legal notices to customers or vendors, filing of legal cases against debtors defaulting payments.
- Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, corporate finance etc.)
- Collaborate with management to devise efficient strategies w.r.t ongoing legal cases
- Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
- Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
- Reporting on Legal activities, risk and litigation
- Any other responsibility and duty considered relevant
What are we looking for?
- LLB postgraduate
- The ideal candidate will foster a culture which rewards and recognizes high performance for an entrepreneurial and growth focused company.
- Minimum work ex required is 3 - 6 years.
- Excellent functional knowledge along with relevant experience
- Must have good oral and in writing communication skills
About the company:
The company has a portfolio of in-house brands of alcoholic beverages. They are also a valued & preferred distribution partner for global liquor giants such as Pernod Ricard, Diageo, Beam Suntory, Mot & Chandon, Campari, AB-InBev, Bira & William Grant, amongst others.
