Details of the Organization

PLR Chambers is based out of New Delhi, India. The Firm’s name (POLICY, LAW and REGULATION) underpins our unique approach to providing legal advisory services - Policy defines the framework within which governments and/or private parties understand any activity; Law represents the applicable statutory framework within the policy context; and Regulation reflects the actual application of law and policy by statutory/judicial/quasi-judicial authorities. The Firm applies these filters to any legal analysis for client-driven outcomes.

Details of the Job/Internship

PLR Chambers is looking for candidates for the position of associate to join their Food Laws and Product Compliance team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mandatory and voluntary standards, certifications, and legal requirements for their products, including those set by the Bureau of Indian Standards, FSSAI, and other regulatory bodies.
• Conduct thorough reviews of product formulations, ingredients, labels, claims, and packaging to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Represent clients in strategic litigation and conflict resolution matters related to product compliance and regulatory affairs.
• Prepare impact analysis reports, representations, and comparative studies on relevant laws, regulations, and protections.
• Offer crisis management support and guidance during legal, regulatory, and compliance issues.
• Provide legal opinions, advice, and representation on all aspects of product compliance, regulatory affairs, and related matters.
• Stay up-to-date with current and emerging laws, regulations, and industry standards related to various product categories, and advise clients on preemptive measures to mitigate risks from future regulatory changes.
• Conduct research and provide advisory services on domestic and international regulatory requirements impacting clients' products and operations.
• Assist and advise clients during safety checks, inspections, and audits by regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with trade licenses, registrations, and permissions required for conducting business operations.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary licenses, registrations, approvals, and clearances for manufacturing, importing, exporting, selling, and distributing products in India and international markets.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies, procedures, and documentation accordingly.

Eligibility

• LLB/LLM degree from a recognized law school.
• Ability to work autonomously, guided by Senior Associate/Counsel/Partner instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Delhi

City

New Delhi

Address

New Delhi, India