Sr. Executive/Executive-Legal(non-litigation)-Mumbai

A. Contract Management

• Draft, review and vet commercial agreements, service agreements, vendor contracts, consultancy agreements, NDAs, lease agreements and other business contracts.
• Review agreements with distributors, stockists, C&F agents, logistics providers, suppliers and business associates.
• Ensure appropriate clauses relating to confidentiality, indemnity, liability, termination, jurisdiction and dispute resolution.
• Maintain a central repository of executed agreements and track renewals, expiry dates and contractual obligations.

B. Corporate Legal Support

• Provide legal assistance to HR, Finance, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Administration and other departments.
• Draft and review legal notices, replies, undertakings, declarations, affidavits and other legal correspondence, excluding court litigation handled by external advocates.
• Review appointment letters, employment agreements, confidentiality undertakings, consultant contracts and separation-related documentation in coordination with HR.
• Advise management on contractual risks and legal implications of business decisions.

C. Pharmaceutical Legal and Regulatory Support

• Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and other departments on legal documentation relating to pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing.
• Review agreements relating to contract manufacturing, loan licensing, third-party manufacturing, product supply, distribution and technology transfer, wherever applicable.
• Support documentation and compliance requirements under applicable pharmaceutical laws, including the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules, and other applicable regulations.
• Assist in reviewing product-related claims, promotional materials, intellectual property rights, trademarks and brand protection matters in coordination with the relevant departments.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory changes and communicate their business implications to management.

D. Property, Lease and Vendor Agreements

• Draft and review office, factory, warehouse and other property lease and leave-and-licence agreements.
• Review vendor, facility management, security, transport, maintenance and service contracts.
• Verify contractual documentation and coordinate due diligence for property transactions, wherever required.

E. Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain legal registers, contract trackers, renewal calendars and statutory documentation within the scope of the role.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external legal counsel for legal opinions, documentation and compliance requirements.
• Support internal audits and legal compliance reviews.
• Ensure proper custody and confidentiality of legal documents and agreements.

F. Intellectual Property and Commercial Risk

• Coordinate trademark searches, applications, renewals, assignments and other IP-related documentation with external counsel.
• Review confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations and support protection of company information, brands and commercial interests.
• Identify potential legal risks in contracts and recommend appropriate safeguards.

G. External Counsel Coordination

• Coordinate with external advocates and consultants for non-litigation legal opinions, contract review and regulatory advice.
• Maintain records of legal opinions, agreements, notices and compliance-related communications.
• Provide timely legal updates and documentation to senior management.

Role: Legal Officer, Industry Type: Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Department: Legal & Regulatory, Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Legal Operations Education UG: LLB - Bachelor of Laws in Any Specialization PG: LLM in Any Specialization Key Skills Skills highlighted with ‘‘ are preferred keyskills Contract DraftingLitigationLegal ManagementLitigation ManagementLitigation Support Legal DocumentationLitigation Matters