The resource will serve as the primary point of contact for litigation, compliance, real estate and related legal matters of the Company in the West region. The role entails coordination with the regional business team, external counsel, stakeholders, law enforcement and statutory authorities to effectively mitigating risk and management of legal proceedings, real estate matters, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliances.
About the Role
The resource will serve as the primary point of contact for litigation, compliance, real estate and related legal matters of the Company in the region (West & South).
Responsibilities
Litigation Management
Act as the regional lead for all litigation matters involving the Company - Civil, Criminal, Labour, Arbitration, Property DisputesLiaise with external lawyers and attorneys to provide necessary documentation, facts, and inputs for ongoing suits, complaints, and proceedingsAssist in the preparation and vetting of legal drafts, petitions, and complaints, including coordination with law enforcement agencies for filing of complaint and assist investigation as requiredFollow up with external counsel for regular case updates and maintain a comprehensive case trackerRepresent the company before court proceedings and adduce evidenceAttend meetings, hearings, and conferences as and when requiredProvide strategic advice to minimize potential legal exposuresDemonstrate hands-on experience in recovery matters and proactive management of disputesRegulatory Compliance & Advisory
Handle and ensure compliance under the Food Safety and Standards Act, Pollution Control Law, Labour Laws and laws related to retail operations & factoriesEnsure regional compliance with Central & State Specific regulationsConduct legal research and remain updated on the latest developments in applicable laws, regulations, and judicial pronouncementsDevelop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls.Prepare and submit compliance dashboards and presentations for senior management.Provide periodic training to business teams and circulate periodic updates and advisories to relevant business functionsConduct compliance audits and risk assessmentsInvestigate and resolve compliance violations and recommend corrective actionsCollaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Implement internal policies and ensure adherenceReal Estate
Drafting, vetting, preparation and finalization of Lease/Leave and License and other documentation relating thereto.Due Diligence of properties for restaurant opening feasibility, stamp duty calculation and registration.Negotiations with the landlord/advocates to finalize the agreement in the best interest of the company.Coordinate with local authorities, revenue offices, counsels and landownersStakeholder Management
Partner with regional leadership to support business growth.Provide training to internal teams on legal awareness.Act as a bridge between corporate legal and regional operations.Assist in preparing presentations, legal briefs, and reports for management review and external representation.Liaise with regional law firms/AdvocatesOther Requirements
Proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Ability to use MS Office tools to analyze data, prepare reports, and create high quality business presentations.Excellent command over written and verbal communication with strong drafting skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and accuracyStrong interpersonal and coordination skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Read LessThe resource will serve as the primary point of contact for litigation, compliance, real estate and related legal matters of the Company in the South region. The role entails coordination with the regional business team, external counsel, stakeholders, law enforcement and statutory authorities to effectively mitigating risk and management of legal proceedings, real estate matters, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliances.
About the Role
The resource will serve as the primary point of contact for litigation, compliance, real estate and related legal matters of the Company in the region (West & South).
Responsibilities
Litigation Management
Act as the regional lead for all litigation matters involving the Company - Civil, Criminal, Labour, Arbitration, Property DisputesLiaise with external lawyers and attorneys to provide necessary documentation, facts, and inputs for ongoing suits, complaints, and proceedingsAssist in the preparation and vetting of legal drafts, petitions, and complaints, including coordination with law enforcement agencies for filing of complaint and assist investigation as requiredFollow up with external counsel for regular case updates and maintain a comprehensive case trackerRepresent the company before court proceedings and adduce evidenceAttend meetings, hearings, and conferences as and when requiredProvide strategic advice to minimize potential legal exposuresDemonstrate hands-on experience in recovery matters and proactive management of disputesRegulatory Compliance & Advisory
Handle and ensure compliance under the Food Safety and Standards Act, Pollution Control Law, Labour Laws and laws related to retail operations & factoriesEnsure regional compliance with Central & State Specific regulationsConduct legal research and remain updated on the latest developments in applicable laws, regulations, and judicial pronouncementsDevelop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls.Prepare and submit compliance dashboards and presentations for senior management.Provide periodic training to business teams and circulate periodic updates and advisories to relevant business functionsConduct compliance audits and risk assessmentsInvestigate and resolve compliance violations and recommend corrective actionsCollaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Implement internal policies and ensure adherenceReal Estate
Drafting, vetting, preparation and finalization of Lease/Leave and License and other documentation relating thereto.Due Diligence of properties for restaurant opening feasibility, stamp duty calculation and registration.Negotiations with the landlord/advocates to finalize the agreement in the best interest of the company.Coordinate with local authorities, revenue offices, counsels and landownersStakeholder Management
Partner with regional leadership to support business growth.Provide training to internal teams on legal awareness.Act as a bridge between corporate legal and regional operations.Assist in preparing presentations, legal briefs, and reports for management review and external representation.Liaise with regional law firms/AdvocatesOther Requirements
Proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Ability to use MS Office tools to analyze data, prepare reports, and create high quality business presentations.Excellent command over written and verbal communication with strong drafting skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and accuracyStrong interpersonal and coordination skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Read LessThe resource will serve as the primary point of contact for litigation, compliance, real estate and related legal matters of the Company in the South region. The role entails coordination with the regional business team, external counsel, stakeholders, law enforcement and statutory authorities to effectively mitigating risk and management of legal proceedings, real estate matters, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliances.
About the Role
The resource will serve as the primary point of contact for litigation, compliance, real estate and related legal matters of the Company in the region (West & South).
Responsibilities
Litigation Management
Act as the regional lead for all litigation matters involving the Company - Civil, Criminal, Labour, Arbitration, Property DisputesLiaise with external lawyers and attorneys to provide necessary documentation, facts, and inputs for ongoing suits, complaints, and proceedingsAssist in the preparation and vetting of legal drafts, petitions, and complaints, including coordination with law enforcement agencies for filing of complaint and assist investigation as requiredFollow up with external counsel for regular case updates and maintain a comprehensive case trackerRepresent the company before court proceedings and adduce evidenceAttend meetings, hearings, and conferences as and when requiredProvide strategic advice to minimize potential legal exposuresDemonstrate hands-on experience in recovery matters and proactive management of disputesRegulatory Compliance & Advisory
Handle and ensure compliance under the Food Safety and Standards Act, Pollution Control Law, Labour Laws and laws related to retail operations & factoriesEnsure regional compliance with Central & State Specific regulationsConduct legal research and remain updated on the latest developments in applicable laws, regulations, and judicial pronouncementsDevelop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls.Prepare and submit compliance dashboards and presentations for senior management.Provide periodic training to business teams and circulate periodic updates and advisories to relevant business functionsConduct compliance audits and risk assessmentsInvestigate and resolve compliance violations and recommend corrective actionsCollaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Implement internal policies and ensure adherenceReal Estate
Drafting, vetting, preparation and finalization of Lease/Leave and License and other documentation relating thereto.Due Diligence of properties for restaurant opening feasibility, stamp duty calculation and registration.Negotiations with the landlord/advocates to finalize the agreement in the best interest of the company.Coordinate with local authorities, revenue offices, counsels and landownersStakeholder Management
Partner with regional leadership to support business growth.Provide training to internal teams on legal awareness.Act as a bridge between corporate legal and regional operations.Assist in preparing presentations, legal briefs, and reports for management review and external representation.Liaise with regional law firms/AdvocatesOther Requirements
Proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Ability to use MS Office tools to analyze data, prepare reports, and create high quality business presentations.Excellent command over written and verbal communication with strong drafting skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and accuracyStrong interpersonal and coordination skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Read Less