Legal Manager

Zuari Industries Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuari Industries Limited is seeking a dynamic Legal Manager in Gurugram, Haryana to support the organization's legal, contractual, litigation, and advisory functions across the business. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, managing litigation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

The incumbent will coordinate with external counsels and law firms, develop litigation strategies, and drive risk mitigation

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a recognized university; LL.M. preferred.
• 8–15 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure, or diversified corporate environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil, commercial, criminal, labor, and regulatory litigation; coordinate with external counsels.
• Draft, review, negotiate and vet a wide range of agreements including Vendor, Service, Supply, Lease, NDA, MoU, Employment-related agreements.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal opinions to management and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Litigation Management

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Legal Advisory & Opinion Writing

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Stakeholder Management

Communication & Negotiation

Education

LL.B. from a recognized university (LL.M. preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Legal Manager

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Company: Zuari Industries Limited

About the Role

Zuari Industries Limited is looking for a dynamic and business-oriented Legal Manager to support the organization's legal, contractual, litigation, and advisory functions. The incumbent will be responsible for managing end-to-end legal matters, mitigating business risks, handling litigation, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and providing strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage civil, commercial, criminal, consumer, labor, and regulatory litigation matters.
• Coordinate with external counsels and law firms for effective representation before courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities.
• Develop litigation strategy, review pleadings, evidence, legal notices, written statements, and other legal documents.
• Monitor ongoing cases, maintain litigation MIS, and provide regular updates to management.
• Drive dispute resolution through negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and settlements where appropriate.

Contract Drafting & Legal Documentation

• Draft, review, negotiate, and vet a wide range of agreements including:
• Vendor Agreements
• Service Agreements
• Supply Agreements
• Lease & License Agreements
• Consultancy Agreements
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs)
• Purchase Agreements
• Employment-related agreements
• Identify legal risks and recommend suitable risk mitigation measures during contract negotiations.
• Standardize legal templates and improve contract management processes.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide practical and business-focused legal opinions to management and internal stakeholders.
• Advise various departments on legal implications of business decisions and operational matters.
• Conduct legal research and interpret laws, regulations, and judicial developments affecting the business.
• Support management in strategic projects, transactions, and business initiatives.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licenses, and statutory requirements.
• Handle notices, inquiries, and communications from government authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Support implementation of corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
• Conduct legal awareness sessions and trainings for internal teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with HR, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, Operations, and Leadership teams.
• Liaise with external lawyers, consultants, government authorities, and regulatory agencies.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualification

• LL.B. from a recognized university (LL.M. preferred)

Experience

• 8–15 years of relevant post-qualification experience
• Experience in handling litigation, contract drafting, legal advisory, and dispute resolution
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure, engineering, consumer goods, or diversified corporate environments preferred

Required Skills

• Litigation Management
• Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Legal Advisory & Opinion Writing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Stakeholder Management
• Excellent Communication & Negotiation Skills

Preferred Exposure

• Labour and employment law matters
• Commercial disputes and recovery matters
• Corporate legal and compliance functions
• Coordination with external counsels and regulatory authorities

Key Competencies

• Strong legal drafting skills
• Commercial and business acumen
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• High level of integrity and professional judgment