Assistant Manager-Legal, Licensing & Litigation

Department: Legal & Compliance

Reporting To: Director / CEO

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Agreements & Contract Management

Draft, review, negotiate and vet legal agreements including:

Leave & License Agreements

Vendor Agreements

Supply Agreements

Marketing Agreements

Franchise Agreements

Master Service Agreements (MSA)

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)

Deeds of Surrender and other commercial contracts.

Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.

Maintain contract repository and monitor renewals, amendments and expiry dates.

2. Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

Obtain, renew and maintain statutory licenses and approvals.

Liaise with government authorities including FSSAI, Police, Municipal Corporation, Excise, Fire Department, Shops & Establishment and other regulatory bodies.

Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Maintain license tracker and documentation for all outlets and corporate offices.

3. Litigation Management

Coordinate and manage civil, commercial and criminal litigation matters.

Work closely with external advocates and legal consultants.

Maintain litigation tracker for all ongoing legal cases.

Prepare case briefs, documentation and legal records.

Monitor court dates, legal notices and follow-up actions.

Assist management in litigation strategy and dispute resolution.

4. Legal Notices & Dispute Resolution

Draft and respond to legal notices received from authorities, landlords, vendors and other stakeholders.

Draft recovery notices and settlement communications.

Handle recovery matters through negotiation and legal proceedings.

Assist in arbitration, mediation and settlement discussions.

5. Risk Management

Identify legal and contractual risks.

Provide legal advice to management and business teams.

Recommend risk mitigation measures to protect company interests.

Ensure legal compliance in business operations and commercial transactions.

6. Landlord & Property Matters

Negotiate commercial terms with landlords.

Handle lease renewals, surrender deeds and property-related disputes.

Coordinate documentation for new outlet openings and property acquisitions.

7. Compliance & Documentation

Maintain complete legal documentation and records.

Ensure timely filing of statutory documents.

Support internal and external audits.

Maintain repository of legal notices, agreements and compliance certificates.

8. Stakeholder Coordination

Work closely with Operations, HR, Finance, Procurement, Projects and Business Development teams.

Coordinate with external lawyers, consultants, government officials and vendors.

Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on day-to-day business matters.

9. Vendor & Commercial Support

Manage legal aspects of vendor onboarding.

Review commercial terms and vendor contracts.

Support procurement and commercial negotiations.

Ensure contractual compliance throughout the vendor lifecycle.

Desired Skills

Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills.

Excellent knowledge of Indian commercial laws and contract law.

Experience in licensing and regulatory compliance.

Litigation management and legal documentation.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Ability to coordinate with external counsels and government authorities.

Excellent documentation and record management skills.

Travelling will be involved as per business requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Diploma/Certification in Cyber Law or Corporate Law (Preferred)

8 years of experience in Legal, Licensing and Litigation, preferably in Hospitality, QSR or Food & Beverage industry.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Food provided

Work Location: In person