Manager - Legal, Compliance & Company Secretarial

Skechers South Asia Private Limited; Mumbai; Sur place; INR 2 800 000 - 4 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Skechers South Asia Private Limited in Mumbai seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to lead advisory, contract management, compliance and governance across the retail and operations footprint. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, managing regulatory requirements, and coordinating with internal teams and external counsel.

With 8–12 years of post-qualification experience in legal/compliance, you will oversee IP protection, company secretarial tasks, and data privacy

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of post-qualification experience in legal/compliance functions.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, or consumer-facing business is preferred.
• Strong drafting and contract review skills with attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and leases.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and advise on corporate governance matters.
• Coordinate litigation and liaise with external counsel.
• Protect and manage trademarks and other IP rights.
• Provide practical legal advice to business teams and support data privacy initiatives.
• Support company secretary in governance activities.

Connaissances

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Litigation support

IPR / trademarks

Company secretarial

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

Formation

LL.B. / Bachelor of Law

Company Secretary (CS)

Outils

Contract management software

Legal research

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Contract Management Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal inputs on a wide range of commercial and business agreements. Handle and review lease agreements, Leave & License agreements, vendor agreements, customer agreements, service agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts. Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures while protecting the Company's interests. Monitor key contractual obligations, renewals, notices, and compliance requirements under executed agreements. Provide timely legal advice to business functions on day-to-day operational and commercial matters. Research applicable laws, regulations and judicial developments and prepare legal opinions and recommendations.
• Regulatory Compliance Support the Company in identifying, interpreting, and implementing applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to business operations. Coordinate with relevant functions to track and address compliance requirements across the organization. Support compliance requirements relating to corporate operations, retail stores, offices, sourcing/manufacturing activities, and other business operations, as applicable. Monitor regulatory developments and communicate relevant changes to stakeholders. Legal Metrology experience and exposure will be an added advantage.
• Litigation & Dispute Management Coordinate and assist in managing litigation, notices, claims, disputes, and other legal proceedings. Liaise with external lawyers and legal counsel on ongoing and potential litigation matters. Support preparation of case briefs, legal responses, documentation, and other information required for legal proceedings. Maintain appropriate records and trackers for litigation and legal matters. Provide timely updates to relevant stakeholders on significant legal matters and associated risks.
• Intellectual Property Rights Support the Company's IPR and brand protection initiatives, including trademarks and other intellectual property matters. Coordinate with external legal counsel on trademark, infringement, opposition, and other IPR-related matters. Assist in addressing unauthorized use of the Company's brand, trademarks, and other intellectual property. Maintain appropriate documentation and records relating to IPR matters.
• Company Secretarial & Corporate Governance Provide support to the Company Secretary in corporate governance and secretarial matters. Assist in preparation and coordination of Board / Committee meetings, agendas, notices, minutes, resolutions, and related documentation, as required. Support statutory filings, registers, records, and other corporate secretarial requirements. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for timely completion of governance-related activities. Support compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act and other relevant corporate laws. Assist in managing key stakeholder communication relating to governance and secretarial matters.
• Data Privacy & Emerging Legal Areas Support the organization in understanding and implementing applicable data privacy and protection requirements. Review relevant business processes and agreements from a data privacy and legal risk perspective. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders on privacy-related requirements, contractual provisions, and compliance initiatives. Exposure to applicable data privacy laws and their practical implementation will be an added advantage.
• Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management Work closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, Retail, Operations, Sourcing, IT, Marketing, and other business functions to provide timely legal support. Liaise effectively with external lawyers, consultants, vendors, government/regulatory authorities, and other external stakeholders. Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance while ensuring appropriate risk management. Conduct legal and compliance awareness sessions / training for business teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Reporting & Documentation Prepare and submit periodic reports and updates to the Head of Legal / reporting manager. Maintain appropriate trackers for contracts, litigation, compliance, IPR and other legal matters. Ensure timely escalation of material legal, regulatory, or contractual risks. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive legal and business information.

Educational Qualification

LL.B. / Bachelor of Law – Mandatory Company Secretary (CS) – Mandatory Additional legal / compliance qualifications will be an advantage.

Experience

8–12 years of relevant post-qualification experience in legal, compliance and/or company secretarial functions. Experience in retail, consumer, FMCG, e-commerce or other consumer-facing businesses will be preferred. Strong exposure to commercial contract drafting and review is required. Experience in handling legal, regulatory, litigation, IPR and company secretarial matters.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Good understanding of applicable corporate and commercial laws.
• Exposure to statutory and regulatory compliance management.
• Knowledge of litigation and dispute management processes.
• Understanding of intellectual property / trademark matters.
• Working knowledge of Company Secretarial and corporate governance requirements.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and their business application will be an advantage.
• Exposure to Legal Metrology regulations will be an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong legal drafting and contract review skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to detail and risk orientation.
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate legal requirements into practical business advice.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.

Key Success Areas

• Effective and timely legal support to business functions.
• Robust contract review and risk mitigation.
• Timely management of litigation and external legal counsel.
• Effective regulatory and legal compliance.
• Protection of Skechers' intellectual property and brand interests.
• Strong corporate governance and company secretarial support.
• Increased legal and compliance awareness across business teams.
• Timely identification and escalation of legal and regulatory risks.

Why Join Skechers India?

This role offers an opportunity to work closely with a growing, consumer-facing organization and gain broad exposure across commercial legal, compliance, litigation, intellectual property, corporate governance, and company secretarial matters while partnering with multiple business functions across India.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories.

Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

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Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories.

Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

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