Legal Manager

Mirchi; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company in Mumbai is seeking a qualified legal professional with strong skills in contract negotiation and litigation. The ideal candidate will have 5-6 years of experience, a law degree, and expertise in intellectual property laws. The role includes drafting agreements, handling litigation cases, and advising on legal issues related to the industry. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in non-litigation and litigation.
• Extensive knowledge of Contract, Commercial, and IPR Laws.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and manage agreements.
• Handle civil and criminal litigation matters.
• Advise the company on intellectual property issues.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Intellectual Property Law knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Litigation experience

Research expertise

Education

LLB from reputed college

Job description

Non-litigation

1. Negotiating, drafting and managing agreements pertaining to licensing/acquisition of content/distribution of content
2. Advising the Company on employment contracts
3. Develop processes, templates, and approval parameters for agreements and contracts for the Company
4. Drafting of event management agreement/sponsorship/promotion agreements
5. Oversee due diligence for acquisition and lease of properties
6. Drafting and vetting of Agreements Non-disclosure agreements, Artist agreement & Corporate guarantees
7. Protection of the Intellectual Property and advising the Company on issues relating to Copyright
8. Interacting with Music/film /Entertainment industry associations.

Litigation

1. Handling all civil and criminal matters including dishonor of cheques
2. Preparing various kind of pleadings Affidavits, Court proceedings Infringement Notices etc.
3. Liasioning and meeting external counsels in connection with the Company’s litigation
4. Interface / preparing paperwork / documentation on any litigation in court
5. Representing the company before all courts, tribunals like Copyright Board and regulatory authorities
6. Preferable experience in Intellectual property litigation (trademarks/ Copyrights)
7. Attending Magistrate’s Court for various cheque bounce matters, give evidence on behalf of Company etc.
8. Attend Arbitration Proceedings on behalf of Company including drafting of pleadings contained therein

Other Skills Required

• LLB from reputed college
• 5-6yrs experience
• Extensive knowledge of Contract, Commercial and IPR Laws,
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Expertise in research.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to brief external Attorneys and Counsels.
• Ability to interact well with large teams and senior management.
• Previous experience in media and entertainment will be an added advantage.
• Extensive exposure to Courts/Tribunals in India.
• Good knowledge of Intellectual Property laws, particularly, Copyrights and Trademark laws
• Experience in handling money recovery matters, cheque bounce matters and basic knowledge of litigation process in magistrate courts.