Assistant Manager Legal

California Burrito; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-casual restaurant chain is seeking a dynamic legal professional to oversee compliance and legal responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with an LLB and CS degree, and possess a proactive, problem-solving approach. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legal statutes, managing licenses, and drafting legal documents. Join us in shaping a sustainable food industry with quality ingredients and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience post qualification.
• LLB and CS qualifications.
• Experience in compliance and legal management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory acts.
• Organize board and general meetings, preparing agenda and minutes.
• Manage FEMA compliances.
• Track and renew relevant licenses.
• Handle trademark registrations and legal agreements.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Liaise with external parties.

Job description

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Restaurants and Retail

HR Professional with 15+ years of experience in Retail & QSR

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a dynamic, problem‑solving legal mind to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a custodian of all the legal and compliance management for the company. They should be a proactive communicator, an all‑rounder, multitasker and analytical in resolving any challenges.

We would be happy to hire someone who is fearless, a big dreamer, entrepreneurial, analytical, energetic and an incisive co‑worker.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensuring compliance with all the applicable statutory acts such as Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, labor laws, consumer protection acts, FSSAI act, IT act, etc.
• Secretarial aspect such as organising board and general meetings, including preparation of agenda and minutes, maintaining and updating statutory books and registers, annual filing of forms and all event‑based forms with the Registrar of Companies, drafting of resolutions under the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws.
• FEMA compliances, including filing of FC GPR, FC TRS, FLA forms, etc.
• Ownership of licenses tracker applicable to the Company and ensuring renewals on time.
• Obtaining trademark registration and dealing with matters related thereto, including renewal thereof.
• Drafting and reviewing of legal agreements, contracts and deeds, and negotiation thereof.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in contracts, vendor agreements, and employee policies.
• Liaison with external parties such as investors, consultants, authorities, etc.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• LLB
• CS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

LLB

SALARY

Will depend on experience. Up to 10 LPA.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years’ experience post qualification.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

California Burrito is a Mexican fast‑casual restaurant chain serving freshly made and great tasting burritos, tacos, bowls, salads and nachos with its presence in 125+ locations across India in Bangalore, NCR, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune. Our make‑it‑yourself menu makes it possible for customers who are vegetarian, vegan and paleo to customize orders and meet dietary requirements. We make our food with honestly good ingredients and are on a mission to make sustainable living a habit.