Assistant Legal Manager

KSB; Pimpri; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB is seeking a proactive legal professional in Pimpri, Maharashtra to handle contract drafting, compliance management, litigation support, and IP matters. The role involves drafting NDAs, supplier and project agreements, and coordinating with external counsel.

You will ensure regulatory adherence, maintain records, and provide advisory support to multiple business units, helping mitigate risk and support strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize NDAs and supplier agreements.
• Conduct risk reviews of project contracts and propose mitigations.
• Ensure compliance documentation aligns with laws and company policies.
• Manage litigation, arbitration, and dispute processes; coordinate with external counsel.
• Oversee legal documentation, record management, and IP filing coordination.
• Provide legal advisory support to business functions and support negotiations.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

IP management

Tools

Legatrix

Trademark filing tools

Job description

Contract Drafting, Review & Risk Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various legal and commercial agreements, including:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Supplier Agreements
  • Performance Bank Guarantees (PBGs)
  • Bank Guarantees (BGs)
  • Leave & License Agreements
  • Project Agreements and other commercial contracts
• Conduct legal and commercial risk reviews of project contracts and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Ensure contractual documentation complies with applicable laws and company policies.

Compliance Management

• Administer and manage the Legatrix Compliance Management System.
• Identify, map, monitor, and track legal and regulatory compliances applicable to the organization.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of compliance requirements.
• Maintain compliance records and prepare periodic compliance status reports.

Litigation Management

• Handle and monitor litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company.
• Coordinate with external law firms, advocates, and legal counsels.
• Prepare case briefs, compile documentation, and ensure timely responses to legal notices and court matters.
• Maintain litigation trackers and provide regular updates to management.

Legal Documentation & Record Management

• Act as the custodian of all important legal documents, agreements, licenses, permits, and regulatory records.
• Maintain a centralized repository and ensure safe custody, retrieval, and retention of legal documents.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper documentation control processes are followed.

Intellectual Property Management

• Handle trademark-related matters for Indian products.
• Coordinate trademark filing, registration, renewal, prosecution, and protection activities with external IP consultants and attorneys.
• Maintain records of all intellectual property assets and monitor renewal timelines.

Legal Advisory & Stakeholder Support

• Provide legal support and advisory services to various business functions.
• Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions with customers, suppliers, and business partners.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake any other legal, compliance, governance, or corporate responsibilities assigned by management from time to time.
• Support special projects, due diligence exercises, and business initiatives requiring legal review and guidance.

Preferred candidate profile