Details of the Organization

Nykaa is India’s leading lifestyle retailer, specializing in beauty, wellness, and fashion. Since its inception, it has grown into a multi-channel powerhouse with a massive digital presence and a rapidly expanding footprint of physical stores. As a publicly listed unicorn (FSN E-Commerce Ventures), Nykaa operates in a high-accountability environment, necessitating a robust legal framework to protect its brands, intellectual property, and consumer interests. 

Details of the Job/Internship

Nykaa is hiring a Legal Counsel - Disputes with 2–3 years of in-house experience to join their headquarters in Mumbai.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end litigation (civil and criminal), including drafting, strategy formulation, and execution.
• Coordinate and brief external counsels effectively while tracking the progress of all court cases.
• Ensure timely filings and responses, maintaining a centralized tracking system for the litigation portfolio.
• Evaluate legal risks and provide strategic inputs to minimize company exposure during business decisions.
• Drive pre-litigation advisory and lead settlement discussions to resolve disputes efficiently.
• Oversee IPR matters, including trademark and copyright infringement and brand protection actions.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to align legal strategies with business goals.
• Build internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and frameworks for streamlined dispute management.
• Provide periodic litigation dashboards and updates to senior management regarding risk exposure.

Eligibility

• Education: LLB/LLM from a reputed law school.
• Experience: Prior experience at a reputed law firm with a focus on dispute resolution.
• In-House Experience: 2–3 years of experience managing litigation portfolios in-house is strongly preferred.
• Specialization: Strong understanding of Indian litigation processes, court procedures, and documentation.
• Added Advantage: Specific exposure to IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-accountability corporate environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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