Manager - Legal & Compliance

Burgundy Hospitality; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgundy Hospitality in Mumbai, India, seeks an experienced corporate lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate transitional documents and contracts. The role ensures regulatory compliance and secures licenses for new ventures, enabling smooth operations.

The candidate should have an LLB with at least four years in legal/compliance roles, with strengths in due diligence, contract review, legal writing, and regulatory matters under the Companies Act. Independence and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent law degree.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in legal and compliance roles.
• Strong proficiency in due diligence, legal writing, legal contract review, and legal research.
• In-depth knowledge of the Companies Act and other relevant corporate laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in Legal Compliance and managing regulatory issues.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate transitional documents such as term sheets, lease deeds, NDAs, MOUs, and SaaS agreements.
• Provide end-to-end support for opening and completing new ventures with necessary licenses and approvals.
• Collaborate with authorities to secure licenses such as FSSAI, Shop & Establishment, Fire NOC, and other licenses.
• Ensure compliance with legal provisions by coordinating with authorities and consultants.
• Advise on contracts and assess legal risks, developing mitigation strategies for future contracts.
• Address stakeholder issues with practical, timely solutions.
• Manage disputes and litigation with third parties, involving advocates and law firms.
• Draft pleadings, notices, petitions and appeals; brief counsels as required.
• Oversee documentation and maintenance of records and related ancillary tasks.

Skills

Due Diligence

Legal Writing

Legal Contract Review

Legal Research

Companies Act knowledge

Education

LLB or equivalent law degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Undertake drafting, review and negotiation of various transitional documents, including term sheets, lease deeds, leave & license agreements, service consultancy agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and SaaS agreements.
• Provide comprehensive end-to-end support to teams for opening and completion of new business ventures, ensuring the acquisition of necessary licenses, sanctions and approval required to operate retail business in India.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure licenses, including FSSAI, Shop & Establishment, Fire Compliance/NOC and other business licenses.
• Ensure strict and continual compliance with legal provisions and regulations by closely coordinating with local authorities and consultancy firms.
• Provide advice on contracts, analysing prevailing legal risks and liabilities associated with existing contracts. Develop and implement effective mitigation strategies for future contracts.
• Understand and address issues raised by internal stakeholders, offering practical solutions within stringent timelines.
• Manage disputes and litigation with third parties, collaborating with advocates, senior advocates, law firms, and government agencies.
• Strategize and respond to legal notices, draft pleadings, petitions, and appeals. Brief counsels as required.
• Oversee documentation and maintain records diligently. Handle associated ancillary work to support organizational processes.
• Supervise the process of documentation and maintain records meticulously, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility, and handling any supplementary tasks that contribute to the smooth functioning of the organization.

Candidate Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• LLB or equivalent law degree.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in legal and compliance roles, preferably in a corporate or law firm environment.
• Strong proficiency in Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Legal Contract Review, and Legal Research.
• In-depth knowledge of the Companies Act and other relevant corporate laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in Legal Compliance and managing regulatory issues.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.