Assistant Manager Legal

KSB Chile S.A.; Pimpri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB Chile S.A. in Pimpri, Maharashtra, India, seeks a seasoned Corporate Legal Counsel to manage contracts, risk, compliance, and litigation.

You will draft and negotiate NDAs, supplier and project agreements, oversee Legatrix compliance, coordinate with external counsel, and maintain legal records.

Candidates should hold an LL.B from a recognized university with 5–8 years of experience in corporate law, manufacturing or project-based environments.

Qualifications

• 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 environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various legal and commercial agreements (NDAs, supplier agreements, PBGs, BGs, Leave and License, project agreements).
• Conduct legal and commercial risk reviews of contracts and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Ensure compliance documentation aligns with laws and company policies.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Contract Risk Assessment

Commercial & Corporate Law

Compliance Management

Litigation Coordination

Education

LL.B. from a recognized university

Tools

Legatrix

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.

Requirements: