Commercial Agreements Counsel

To manage the end-to-end legal operations of the company, focusing on the meticulous drafting of commercial agreements, maintaining organized legal documentation, and managing active litigation cases across various forums.

Responsibilities

Contract & Agreement Management (Vetting) Drafting & Vetting:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including Dealer/Distributor Agreements, Vendor Contracts, Lease Deeds, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Risk Assessment:

Identify potential legal traps in contracts and suggest amendments to protect the company's interests. Standardization:

Develop and maintain "Standard Templates" for recurring business transactions (especially important for the new Color Coated Sheet channel partners).

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Case Tracking:

Actively manage and monitor all ongoing litigation (civil, criminal, or labor-related). Liaison:

Coordinate with external advocates and legal firms; brief them on cases andreview their drafts/submissions. Court Attendance:

Attend court hearings or tribunal proceedings as the company representative when required. Notices:

Draft and respond to legal notices, including Section 138 (Cheque Bounce) cases, which are common in dealer networks.

Documentation & MIS Daily MIS Reporting:

Maintain and update a daily Management Information System (MIS) tracking the status of all contracts, pending litigations, and statutory deadlines. File Management:

Maintain a rigorous filing system (both physical and digital) for all legal documents, property papers, and original agreements. Compliance Calendar:

Ensure all corporate and statutory filings are tracked and completed on time.

Qualifications

LLB

Required Skills

Minimum 4 years of corporate work exposer required.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay range or salary or compensation

Up to 8 LPA.