Job Summary:
The Legal Manager will be responsible for handling litigation ensuring compliance with corporate and industryspecific regulations and providing legal support to the organization. This role requires expertise in company law contract management dispute resolution and regulatory compliance with a strong understanding of legal challenges in the automobile industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
- Manage and oversee all litigation cases related to product liability consumer disputes commercial contracts and labor issues.
- Represent the company in legal proceedings arbitration and regulatory matters.
- Liaise with external legal counsel and monitor case progress.
- Prepare legal notices responses and defense strategies for disputes.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize legal exposure.
Company Law & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with corporate laws SEC regulations (if applicable) and governance requirements.
- Handle legal matters related to business expansion joint ventures and M&A activities.
- Maintain corporate records licenses and statutory filings.
- Advise on corporate restructuring shareholding and boardrelated legal matters.
IndustrySpecific Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to automobile industry regulations including vehicle safety emissions consumer protection and environmental laws.
- Keep the company updated on legal developments affecting the automotive sector.
- Draft and implement policies for compliance with sectoral laws and global trade regulations (import/export compliance).
Contract & Commercial Law:
- Draft review and negotiate contracts with suppliers dealers distributors and OEM partners.
- Ensure proper legal structuring of franchise dealership and service agreements.
- Handle contract disputes and work towards resolution through mediation or legal action.
- Support procurement and R&D teams with legal advisory on vendor agreements and technology licensing.
Consumer Protection & Product Liability:
- Address legal challenges related to product recalls warranty claims and consumer grievances.
- Ensure compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and product safety standards.
- Work closely with the Quality Control and Customer Service teams to mitigate legal risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor s/Master s degree in Law (LLB/LLM).
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in litigation and corporate legal affairs preferably in the automobile industry.
- Strong understanding of automobile industry regulations consumer protection laws and contract negotiation.
- Experience in handling product liability claims and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent drafting negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
- Experience in working with government agencies regulatory bodies and industry associations is an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 13th Month Allowance
- Leave Allowance
- Monthly Performance Bonus
- Retirement Savings
- Robust Medical Coverage
- Daily Lunch
- Staff Transportation
- Employee Car Ownership Scheme
- Learning & Development Budget
- Group Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunity to work in a fastpaced and dynamic environment