Assistant Manager - Legal - Associate Regional Counsel

Job TitleAssistant Manager – Legal (Associate Regional Counsel)QualificationLLB / LLM from a recognized universityExperience6–10 years of total legal experience (mandatory)Minimum 1 year of hands-on court experience (mandatory)Minimum 4 years of corporate legal experience (mandatory)Prior experience in the retail industry (mandatory)Strong experience in property-related legal agreements (mandatory)Key ResponsibilitiesHandle property legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating:Lease deedsLeave & License agreementsSale deeds, MOUs, amendments, and renewalsManage litigation and court matters, including coordination with external counsels, case tracking, filings, and follow-upsProvide legal advisory support to business teams on day-to-day corporate and operational mattersDraft, review, and negotiate corporate contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and commercial agreementsEnsure compliance with applicable laws and internal legal policiesSupport regional legal requirements and act as a legal SPOC for internal stakeholdersAssist in risk assessment and mitigation for property and retail operationsMandatory Skill SetStrong knowledge of property laws and real estate documentationExperience handling both corporate legal work and court mattersExposure to retail industry legal operationsAbility to work closely with business, finance, and operations teamsGood drafting, negotiation, and communication skillsGood to HaveExperience in fashion or lifestyle retailStrong mix of corporate and litigation exposurePrior experience supporting regional or multi-location retail operations