Senior Process Champion - Legal

Godrej Industries Group; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Paid parental leave

Remote work options

Flexible work options

Health insurance

Job summary

Godrej Industries Group is seeking a seasoned litigation and legal advisory professional in Mumbai. The role covers end-to-end litigation across civil, criminal, consumer, RERA and labour matters, plus contract drafting and legal advisory to internal teams.

Responsibilities include drafting notices and agreements, coordinating with outside counsel and regulators, and developing SOPs while ensuring IP protection and compliance across business units.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with relevant law degree and 4–6 years of experience in litigation and advisory roles.
• Experience drafting notices, replies, NDAs, MoUs and vendor/service agreements.
• Experience coordinating with external counsel, regulators, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end litigation across civil, criminal, consumer, RERA and labour matters.
• Draft notices, legal replies, complaints, and authority letters.
• Coordinate with external counsel, police, and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Litigation management

Contract drafting

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

IPR & trademarks

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

Job Requirements

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Living Private Limited (GLPL)

Godrej Living is your gateway to the realm of innovative and sustainable living solutions. As an extension of the esteemed Godrej Group, a conglomerate with over 125 years of legacy, we are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of your living experience. At Godrej Living, we take pride in creating and maintaining happy, environmentally responsible residential communities that provide comfort, peace of mind and a sense of belonging.

Our comprehensive Community Development services are designed to ensure that every aspect of your living and working space is meticulously maintained, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - enjoying your life to the fullest.

Stay tuned for updates and insights that reflect our ongoing mission to deliver excellence in every way possible. Thank you for joining us on this journey of transformation and progress.

www.godrejproperties.com

About The Role

• Litigation & Dispute Management
• Manage end-to-end litigation across civil, criminal, consumer, RERA and labour matters
• Draft notices, legal replies, complaints, and authority letters
• Coordinate with external counsel, police, and regulatory authorities
• Maintain litigation MIS with updated case status, hearing dates, and outcomes
• Support dispute resolution through mediation, conciliation, and negotiated settlements
• Contract Drafting & Legal Advisory
• Draft, review, and negotiate client, vendor, service agreements, NDAs, and MoUs
• Identify commercial risks and ensure appropriate legal safeguards are incorporated
• Provide legal advisory to internal business teams on day-to-day matters
• Compliance & SOP Management
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their operational impact
• Develop, implement, and update SOPs embedding legal best practices
• Support internal compliance audits and periodic regulatory reviews
• IPR & Legal Documentation
• Assist in identifying, registering, and protecting the organisation's IP assets
• Maintain a secure, organised legal documentation system
• Review brand communications and marketing content for IP and legal risks
• Build and maintain a legal repository of templates, standard clauses, and precedents
• Recovery & Enforcement
• Drive recovery through well-timed legal notices and escalation letters
• Draft settlement agreements and consent terms balancing legal and commercial interests
• Monitor recovery timelines and elevate stalled matters appropriately

Work Experience

4-6 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

• Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

• Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
• Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
• Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
• Community partnerships and advocacy
• Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

• Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
• Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
• Preventative healthcare support
• Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
• Uncapped sick leave
• Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
• Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

• Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
• Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

We look forward to meeting you.