Leading Indian company is looking to hire Legal Manager and Assistant Manager in Mumbai

A leading Indian consumer durables company specializing in health and hygiene solutions is looking to hire a Legal Manager, and a Legal Assistant Manager in Mumbai.

Number of Positions: 1 (One) Position Each

PQE:

Legal Manager (Corporate & Commercial Contract) is 6-8 years

Assistant Manager Legal (Litigation, Compliance and IP) is 4-5 years

Qualification: 

• Legal Manager: LL.B. from a recognized university; CS qualification is an added advantage.

• Assistant Manager: LL.B. from a recognized university; Bar enrolment mandatory.

Location: Mumbai

Legal Manager: Commercial contracting

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including dealer and distributor agreements, vendor and procurement contracts, service and AMC agreements, marketing and endorsement contracts, as well as NDAs and commercial term sheets.

• Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle management, from drafting and negotiation through execution and renewal.

• Develop and implement standardized templates and playbooks to streamline contracting processes and improve efficiency.

• Provide risk-based, commercially sound legal advice to enable business teams to close transactions while safeguarding organizational interests.

• Advise on corporate governance and compliance under the Companies Act, including board and shareholder matters.

• Assist in drafting board resolutions, internal policies, and governance documentation.

• Support secretarial and compliance functions on an ongoing basis.

• Assist in legal due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships.

• Review and negotiate transaction documents such as share purchase agreements, asset transfer agreements, and joint venture agreements.

• Coordinate with external counsel on transaction documentation, risk assessment, and closing deliverables

Legal Assistant Manager

• Managed consumer litigation across District, State, and National Consumer Commissions involving product performance, warranty disputes, service deficiencies, and unfair trade practice claims.

• Handled civil and commercial disputes including dealer/distributor conflicts, recovery matters, cheque dishonour cases, and contractual disputes.

• Drafted pleadings, legal notices, written statements, evidence affidavits, and settlement agreements.

• Coordinated with external counsel to devise litigation strategy, ensuring cost efficiency and timely resolution.

• Maintained litigation MIS, conducted exposure assessments, and reported updates to senior management.

• Advised business and service teams on compliance with consumer protection laws, Legal Metrology, advertising regulations, and product-related statutory requirements.

• Supported responses to regulatory notices and enforcement actions.

• Strengthened SOPs to reduce consumer disputes and revenue leakages, particularly in AMC/service-related areas.

• Conducted legal risk reviews of marketing claims and promotional campaigns.

• Managed trademark portfolio including filings, objections, oppositions, hearings, renewals, and enforcement coordination.

• Conducted brand clearance searches for new product lines and sub-brands.

• Assisted in anti-counterfeiting initiatives and brand protection strategies.

Remuneration:

• Legal Manager: ₹18 – ₹20 lakhs per annum

• Assistant Manager Legal: ₹14 - ₹15 lakhs per annum

Interested candidates can send their CVs / applications to clientrecruitment2026@gmail.com

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