Details of the Organization

Nykaa is a leading Indian consumer-tech company founded in 2012 with a vision to make beauty accessible to all. It operates a strong omnichannel presence with online platforms and 150+ offline retail stores across India. Nykaa has expanded into fashion, men’s grooming, and B2B retail through Nykaa Fashion, Nykaa Man, and Superstore.

Details of the Job/Internship

Nykaa is hiring a Legal professional with 7–11 years of experience to manage retail leasing and property due diligence.

Role and Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management:
• Draft, vet, negotiate, and execute lease, leave and license, and related agreements within defined timelines.
• Conduct legal due diligence of properties proposed to be taken on lease.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks and coordinate deviation approvals with stakeholders.
• Manage registration of lease and license agreements.
• Track lease renewals and ensure timely execution to avoid operational disruptions.
• Review and update standard templates and SOPs in line with legal and business changes.
• Ensure compliance with internal SOPs for execution and termination of leases.
• Drive effective use of the contract management system and train business teams.
• Maintain legal databases and contract repositories.
• Due Diligence:
• Conduct title due diligence for proposed retail stores.
• Prepare and sign off on property due diligence reports.
• Template Updating & Version Control:
• Periodically update lease templates to reflect evolving requirements.
• Define and enforce exit processes for retail stores.
• Keep SOPs updated for onboarding retail stores.
• Drive migration of legacy contracts and data to the contract management system.
• Knowledge Management & Advisory:
• Track legal developments, regulatory changes, and judicial precedents relevant to retail and e-commerce.
• Provide proactive, commercially pragmatic legal advice on new initiatives and projects.
• Conduct legal research to support negotiations and advisory work.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Eligibility

• LLB / LLM from a reputed law school.
• 7–11 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in-house in Retail, Logistics, or Telecom.
• Strong expertise in retail lease drafting, negotiation, due diligence, and registration processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong team orientation and attention to detail.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Application and Registration Details

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