Legal Manager

SRMB Steel; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 720,000 - 880,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturing firm in Kolkata is seeking a Legal Manager to oversee end-to-end legal operations, focusing on drafting and vetting commercial agreements while managing ongoing litigations. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of corporate experience and an LLB degree. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity in the legal department, with a salary of up to 8 LPA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of corporate work exposure required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end legal operations focusing on commercial agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts.
• Identify potential risks in contracts and suggest amendments.
• Develop and standardize templates for recurring transactions.
• Track and manage ongoing litigation cases.
• Coordinate with external legal firms and manage case documentation.
• Attend court hearings as a company representative.
• Respond to legal notices related to dealer networks.
• Maintain a daily MIS for tracking contracts and litigation.

Skills

Drafting & Vetting of Contracts

Risk Assessment

Case Tracking

Court Attendance

Education

LLB

Job description

To manage the end-to-end legal operations of the company, focusing on the meticulous drafting of commercial agreements, maintaining organized legal documentation, and managing active litigation cases across various forums.

Responsibilities

• Contract & Agreement Management (Vetting)
• Drafting & Vetting: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including Dealer/Distributor Agreements, Vendor Contracts, Lease Deeds, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential legal traps in contracts and suggest amendments to protect the company's interests.
• Standardization: Develop and maintain "Standard Templates" for recurring business transactions (especially important for the new Color Coated Sheet channel partners).
• Case Tracking: Actively manage and monitor all ongoing litigation (civil, criminal, or labor-related).
• Liaison: Coordinate with external advocates and legal firms; brief them on cases and review their drafts/submissions.
• Court Attendance: Attend court hearings or tribunal proceedings as the company representative when required.
• Notices: Draft and respond to legal notices, including Section 138 (Cheque Bounce) cases, which are common in dealer networks.
• Documentation & MIS
• Daily MIS Reporting: Maintain and update a daily Management Information System (MIS) tracking the status of all contracts, pending litigations, and statutory deadlines.
• File Management: Maintain a rigorous filing system (both physical and digital) for all legal documents, property papers, and original agreements.
• Compliance Calendar: Ensure all corporate and statutory filings are tracked and completed on time.

Qualifications

LLB

Required Skills

Minimum 4 years of corporate work exposer required.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay range or salary or compensation

Up to 8 LPA.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials, Construction, and Building Construction

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