Legal Manager

Sona Blw Precision Forgings; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited in Chennai invites an experienced Legal professional to join as DM / Manager in the Legal department. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing commercial contracts and corporate documents to protect the company's interests and ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will handle regulatory ethics, IP management, and litigation coordination with external counsel, drawing on 8–12 years of experience in corporate law within

Qualifications

• Law graduate with strong drafting, review, and negotiation capabilities.
• Experience in a reputed corporate, preferably in manufacturing and auto industry.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a broad range of commercial contracts, corporate agreements, and legal documents.
• Provide legal support on commercial transactions to protect the Company's interests and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Regulatory compliance & ethics oversight within the organization, including supply chain compliance.
• Assist in managing litigation, disputes, and legal proceedings, coordinating with external counsel.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract review

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited
Job Description
JD Code LEGAL01Department LegalDesignation DM / Manager Reports to SVP Legal & AVP HRQualification Law Graduate from reputed University / College Preferred industry Experience of working in a reputed corporate preferably in manufacturing and auto industryExperience 8 to 12 YearsLocation Chennai, Tamil Nadu
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
1. Contract Drafting, Review, Negotiation & General Corporate Matters (70%) - Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a broad range of commercial contracts, corporate agreements, and legal documentation, including MOUs, license agreements, collaboration agreements, NDAs, lease agreements, and other corporate legal documents. Provide legal support on commercial transactions and general corporate matters to protect the Company's interests, mitigate legal risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Knowledge of M&A, joint ventures and other corporate transactions.
2. Regulatory Compliance & Ethics (10%) - Promote a culture of regulatory and ethical compliance across the organization. Support compliance oversight, policy implementation, and monitoring of regulatory requirements, including supply chain compliance.
3. Intellectual Property & Brand Management (10%) - Manage the Company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and brand protection matters. Coordinate with external attorneys and advisors on IP filings, renewals, enforcement, and related matters.
4. Litigation Management (10%) - Assist in managing litigation, disputes, and legal proceedings. Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure effective case management and timely resolution.
Candidate Profile
Essential Competencies

• Strong legal drafting, contract review, and negotiation skills.
• Sound legal acumen and commercial understanding.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Keen attention to details, strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and accountable.
• High sense of ownership and commitment to results.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and manage multiple priorities.

Form NumberHR-FR-23Revision Number01OriginatorHRRevision Date27- Mar23