Legal Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Corporate Legal professional to manage end-to-end legal functions across contracts, litigation, compliance, IPR, property, advisory, and M&A for CUMI and its subsidiaries/JVs.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Manage the complete contract lifecycle using CMS tools (Komrisk)
• Vet contracts and coordinate execution, renewals, amendments, and MIS reporting
• Maintain and update standard templates (NDAs, dealer, employment, vendor agreements)
• Conduct contract audits, risk assessments, user training, and system enhancements

Litigation Management

• Manage litigations in India and overseas through external counsel
• Coordinate with law firms, senior counsels, and internal stakeholders
• Draft/review pleadings and ensure timely representation and reporting
• Handle HR-related litigations
• Support asset attachment proceedings (ABJ orders) in high-value matters

IPR Management

• Manage trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrights
• Oversee registrations, renewals, and brand protection initiatives
• Monitor infringements and manage enforcement actions in India and overseas

Compliance Management

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for listed entities and group companies
• Conduct legal audits for manufacturing plants
• Support evolving regulatory and governance initiatives

Property Management

• Handle immovable property matters including acquisition, title due diligence, registration, mortgage, release, and disposal
• Liaise with statutory authorities and external agencies

Advisory & Liaisoning

• Advise plants and business teams on employment laws, compliance, expansion, and closures
• Represent the company before regulatory and government authorities
• Handle fraud, whistle-blower complaints, spurious product cases, and investigations

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external M&A counsel

Knowledge, Data & People Development

• Manage legal documentation and data (digital and physical)
• Conduct legal awareness programs and training sessions
• Support legal metrology, label approvals, and compliance education

Ideal Profile

• 68+ years of experience in a corporate legal or in-house role
• Strong exposure to contracts, litigation, and compliance
• Experience in manufacturing and/or listed companies preferred
• Hands-on, commercially oriented, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders