Job Description
Work Exp: 6yrs – 8yrs in legal compliance roles in Nutrition, Pharma, FMCG, or D2C sectors.
Role & Responsibilities:
Legal Compliances:
- Provide legal support across business functions, including drafting and vetting agreements pertaining to manufacturing, supply, advertising, service providers, M&A (including documentation), leave & license and consultants.
- Lead, manage, and ensure compliance with all statutory obligations under the Companies Act and other applicable industry regulations, such as FSSAI, legal metrology and other applicable laws.
- Act as the primary point of contact on legal disputes, litigation management, and regulatory investigations, including maintaining compliance calendars and managing risk in advertising, product safety, and e-commerce.
- Advise management and the board on overall governance practices, risk assessments, compliance frameworks, and new regulations impacting business.
Secretarial Compliances:
- Organize, prepare, and document board meetings, annual general meetings, and related statutory registers, ensuring timely preparation and filing of minutes and regulatory returns.
- Ensuring all related party transaction and compliance.
- Ensuring all the compliance as per corporate governance
- Maintain statutory records, share registers, and ensure the company’s good standing with regulatory authorities.
Trademark / IP management:
- Oversee the company’s IP portfolio, including searching, registration, renewal, and protection of trademarks, copyrights, and patents related to nutraceutical formulations, brand assets, and packaging.
- Liaise with external IP counsel to manage oppositions, respond to notices, and handle infringement cases efficiently.
- Advise marketing and product teams on advertising claims and product packaging to avoid IP and regulatory violations.
Transactional Tasks:
- Liaison with law firms personnel for DD requisitions and conducting legal diligence.
- Prepare and review reports and findings.
- Highlights sector specific risks, include in DD and show mitigating actions for internal review.
- Preparing, vetting and negotiating SHA, SSA, and other related documentation.
General Governance & Compliance:
- Ensure alignment of all business activities with the company's internal guidelines and external legal obligations.
- Manage relationships with auditors, regulatory agencies, and outside counsel to ensure seamless governance and compliance.
Qualification: Degree in Law (LLB)
Desire Candidate Profile:
- Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, contract drafting, trademark registration, intellectual property management, product label compliance, legal research and compliance audits.
- Strong communication, analytical, research, and project management skills
- Cross-functional team collaboration
Note: We would prefer immediate joiners
