Head of Legal

Elior India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Elior India in Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned Head of Legal to lead its legal function, provide strategic guidance to the leadership, oversee commercial contracts, and manage regulatory compliance across operations.

The role demands 7–15 years in corporate or in-house roles, with LLB/LLM degrees; experience in hospitality or related sectors is preferred. This is a full-time, in-house position based in Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of corporate/in-house legal experience.
• LLB or LLM from a recognized university.
• Experience in institutional catering, hospitality, FMCG, facility management, or retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal department and provide strategic counsel to senior leadership.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, leases, and NDAs.
• Manage litigation, legal notices, and coordination with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide legal support for M&A, strategic projects, and business expansion initiatives.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Corporate law

Litigation management

Stakeholder advisory

Education

LLB/LLM

Job description

Head of Legal

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

7–15 years of experience in corporate/in-house legal roles; LLB/LLM from a recognized university.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Elior India, a prominent player in the institutional and corporate catering industry, is seeking an experienced Head of Legal to lead its legal function in Bengaluru. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance to leadership, managing commercial contracts, overseeing litigation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the organization's operations.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 7–15 years in corporate or in-house legal roles.
• Qualification: LLB/LLM from a recognized university.
• Preferred Background: Experience in institutional catering, hospitality, FMCG, facility management, or retail industries.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in commercial contracts, corporate law, litigation management, and stakeholder advisory.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead the legal department and provide strategic counsel to senior leadership.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, leases, and NDAs.
• Manage litigation, legal notices, and coordination with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide legal support for M&A, strategic projects, and business expansion initiatives.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified. This is a full-time, in-house corporate position.