Details of the Organization

More Retail Private Limited (formerly known as More Retail Limited and prior to that as Aditya Birla Retail Limited) is a leading food and grocery retailer in India. The company ventured into food and grocery retail in 2007 with the acquisition of Trinethra Super Retail and subsequently expanded its presence across the country under the brand “MORE”.

Details of the Job/Internship

More Retail Private Limited is looking for a legal compliance associate manager with 4 to 5 years of experience to join them at their office in Hyderabad.

Role and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external legal counsels for ongoing litigation matters across Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal.
• Manage cases related to: Arbitration proceedings, Consumer disputes, matters under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Execution petitions and recovery matters
• Track case progress and ensure timely updates to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive MIS for all litigation matters, including case status, next hearing dates, financial exposure, legal spend, and outcomes.
• Prepare periodic MIS reports and dashboards for management review.
• Appear before courts, consumer forums, and relevant quasi-judicial authorities when required.
• Handle notices, replies, and legal documentation independently or in coordination with counsels.
• Provide strategic inputs for dispute resolution and risk mitigation.
• Handle and represent the company in: FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) related matters, Legal Metrology compliance and disputes
• Ensure adherence to all statutory requirements applicable to retail operations.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure timely closure of compliance issues.
• Maintain MIS and documentation for all compliance-related cases and inspections.
• Draft, review, and finalize lease agreements for retail outlets, supermarkets, and dark stores.
• Conduct legal due diligence of properties prior to lease execution.
• Coordinate with landlords for execution and registration of lease deeds.
• Issue legal notices to landlords in case of disputes, breaches, or operational challenges.
• Act as a liaison between the company and property owners for resolving issues related to: Rent disputes, Maintenance obligations, Lock-in and exit clauses, etc.
• Maintain a repository and MIS of all property-related legal documents, agreements, and dispute status.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including operations, finance, and business development teams.

Eligibility

• Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Mandatory
• Experience: Minimum 4 to 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in retail, FMCG, or real estate sectors. Experience in handling multi-state legal operations will be an added advantage.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Application and Registration Details

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