Details of the Organization

Rangsutra Crafts is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to empowering rural artisans through sustainable livelihoods. Since our founding in 2006, we have connected artisan communities with mainstream markets, blending tradition with contemporary design. We are now expanding our operations and investing in digital infrastructure to streamline our supply chain, artisan engagement, and market presence — all while staying true to our core values of equity, transparency, and ethical growth.

Details of the Job/Internship

Rangsutra Crafts is hiring for the position of Legal and Compliance Head with 5+ years of experience to join their office in Bikaner. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the legal and compliance function across Rangsutra and its production centres.
• Ensure organization-wide compliance with applicable laws, including labour, factory, environmental, and commercial regulations.
• Interpret and implement buyer compliance requirements in line with Rangsutra’s ethical and operational standards.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and MoUs.
• Provide legal counsel to senior management and internal departments.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings and liaise with external counsel when required.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks through proactive policy and procedure development.
• Support and lead compliance audits by buyers (e.g., IKEA) and third-party auditors.
• Oversee the SSTS process and ensure timely sub-supplier audits and updates on buyer portals.
• Maintain and update a robust annual compliance calendar, ensuring timely renewals and filings.
• Develop a compliance audit matrix to facilitate cross-audits at all production centres.
• Integrate legal and compliance tracking within the ERP platform to enable real-time monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate with relevant government departments to obtain and renew necessary certifications and licences under various acts, including:
• Factories Act, 1948
• Fire Safety Act
• Environmental and Labour Codes (OSH Code, EPF Act, Code on Wages, etc.)
• Collaborate with the Company Secretary to ensure overall corporate compliance.
• Build, mentor, and lead the compliance team, conducting regular training and awareness sessions.
• Guide and review documentation by the compliance team to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Foster leadership capabilities within the team to scale Rangsutra’s compliance efforts.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized institution; LL.M. is a plus.
• Licensed to practice law in India.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate legal and compliance roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of Indian corporate, labour, and environmental laws.
• Strong experience in managing audits, legal processes, and government liaison.
• Proficiency with compliance tools and ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• High ethical standards and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

Application and Registration Details

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