Manager- Legal

Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd. is seeking a seasoned lawyer to manage legal and compliance matters across India and international markets. You will advise business teams, coordinate with external counsels, and guide IP protection, contracts, and regulatory compliance while mitigating risks.

The role requires post-qualification experience in a dynamic FMCG milieu, strong IP knowledge, and fluency in English and Hindi to support diverse stakeholders and ensure timely, compliant business decisions.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience of 6 to 10 years.
• Experience in FMCG/pharma will be preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of IP and other laws applicable to the business.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with broad responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal and compliance matters for the business in India and overseas.
• Coordinate with external counsels for IP enforcement actions and court proceedings.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts with partners, suppliers and customers.
• Provide guidance on product development, marketing claims and regulatory compliance.

Skills

IP knowledge

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Hindi proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Job description

Role Objective: Responsible for managing legal and compliance matters for BCCL’s business in India and overseas, providing legal advice and support to business teams, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks to safeguard the organization’s interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with external counsels/ agencies to strategize and coordinate IP enforcement actions against counterfeiters and trademark infringers including but not limited to police raid on counterfeiters, obtaining injunction orders from courts etc.
• Intellectual Property portfolio management. Registration and renewal of trademarks, copyright and patents in consultation with Intellectual Property attorneys. Periodic review and gap analysis.
• Provide guidance, advice on product development, approval of marketing claims, advertisements and artworks in line with requirements under Consumer Protection, Legal Metrology, Drugs & Cosmetics laws and ASCI guidelines.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts with business partners, suppliers, service providers, customers and brand endorsers.
• Working with R&D, Quality, operations, Marketing and other functions to resolve legal issues.
• Review and monitor the compliance in all areas of laws and have preventive measures in place. Assist in strengthening the compliance management framework across the functions.
• Develop and provide training programs for non-legal functions on intellectual property, brand protection and other areas.
• Ensure that all material legal and compliance related issues are approved by in accordance with laws, policies and guidelines. Preparation and review of notices, applications, replies, written statements and affidavits etc. Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
• Create reports and MIS on various areas of work including but not limited to Intellectual property portfolio, litigations, contracts and enforcement actions against counterfeits etc.
• Strengthen the legal database management.
• Analyse and evaluate new laws and regulations and work with various functions to ensure implementation of regulatory changes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Graduation in Law Experience
• Post qualification experience of 6 to 10 years.
• Work experience in FMCG/ pharma will be preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of IP and other laws applicable on the business.
• Candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with broad and generalist responsibilities.
• Ability to provide alternatives when there are regulatory and policy barriers to business.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to summarise and synthesize, proficiency in English and Hindi.
• Efficient in observing deadlines and meeting commitments.