Assistant Manager Legal

KSB Limited; Pimpri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB Limited in Pimpri, Maharashtra seeks a seasoned corporate lawyer to manage contract drafting, compliance, litigation, and IP matters for manufacturing projects.

The role involves negotiating complex agreements, risk assessment, coordinating with external counsel, and maintaining a centralized legal repository while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a recognized university and relevant legal admission.
• 5–8 years of experience in corporate legal affairs, contracts, compliance and litigation.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial sector preferred.
• Familiarity with Legatrix or similar compliance systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and manage contracts including NDAs, supplier, performance bank guarantees, leave and license, project and other commercial agreements; assess risk and advise on mitigation.
• Administer and manage compliance systems; identify and track applicable regulatory requirements; coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Handle litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution; coordinate with external law firms and prepare case briefs.
• Act as custodian of legal documents; maintain centralized repository and ensure confidentiality and proper documentation control.
• Manage intellectual property matters including trademark filing, registration, renewal and monitoring timelines.
• Provide legal advisory support to business functions; support negotiations and commercial discussions with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Undertake additional legal, governance or corporate responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract risk assessment

Commercial law

Corporate law

Litigation coordination

Trademark management

Education

LL.B./LL.B. degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

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 and License Agreements Project Agreements and other commercial contracts Conduct legal and commercial risk reviews of project contracts and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.

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.

Qualifications & Experience

LL.B. from a recognized university. 5-8 years of relevant experience in corporate legal affairs, contract management, compliance, and litigation. Experience in manufacturing, engineering, project-based, or industrial organizations will be preferred.

Functional Skill

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Contract Risk Assessment
• Commercial & Corporate Law
• Compliance Management (Legatrix preferred)
• Litigation Coordination
• Intellectual Property (Trademark Management)

Behavioural Skills

• Target orientation
• Planning execution & co-ordination
• Customer Focus
• Conflict Management
• Communication
• Team Work
• Analytical ability
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation skills
• Decision making
• Emotional Intelligence

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services, industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing acilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success. At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.