Legal Manager with 2gethr (Bengaluru, PQE: 10-12 Years)

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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

Details of the Organization

2gethr is not just a workspace company. they’re a Workspace User Experience company. They create workspaces ranging from Co-working Spaces to management offices to Plug ‘n Play keeping one thing in mind: the end-user experience and how it adds productivity and motivation to the employees of their clients.

Details of the Job/Internship

2gethr is hiring a Legal Manager with experience of 10 to 12 years to join their office in Bengaluru.

Role and Responsibilities

Vendor and Contract Management:

Collaborate with Procurement to define and negotiate vendor contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
Partner with Business Development (BD) to draft and review client contracts, ensuring compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
Lead negotiations for contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors, achieving favorable outcomes.
Develop robust vendor selection criteria by leveraging industry knowledge and performing comparative analyses.
Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Compliance and Risk Management:

Review and ensure all contracts comply with legal and regulatory standards, maintaining airtight and high-quality agreements.
Collaborate with BD, Finance, and Design teams to ensure compliance during pitch and design stages.
Perform risk management to minimize exposure during contract negotiation and execution.
Draft, monitor, and enforce company policies, including health and safety regulations, corporate governance standards, and compliance with labor laws, POSH, and other corporate laws.
Ensure secretarial compliance, including timely filings and updates with the Register of Companies.

Litigation and Legal Representation:

Handle litigation matters for the organization, including preparing pleadings, filings, and legal documentation.
Represent the organization in courts of law, tribunals, and arbitration proceedings.
Manage relationships with external counsel and oversee their performance in litigation and arbitration cases.
Monitor legal cases and ensure timely resolution while protecting the organization's interests.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration:

Manage escalations, disputes, arbitrations, and litigations, ensuring adherence to cycle time and budget constraints.
Establish and monitor escalation plans and define structures for managing both internal and external escalations.
Resolve disputes effectively while ensuring compliance with organizational and legal standards.

Regulatory and Corporate Governance:

Stay updated on local, state, and national rules and regulations affecting the organization's people and processes.
Draft and vet RFPs, agreements, contracts, templates, and policies for both vendors and clients.
Monitor and address non-compliance, non-payments, and delays in execution from clients.

Health and Safety Compliance:

Draft and implement workplace health and safety regulations and standards.
Promote a culture of safety and ensure the implementation of measures to protect employees and stakeholders.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) with additional qualifications in corporate law, business law, or arbitration preferred.
Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in legal advisory, contract management, litigation, and compliance.
Proven experience in court appearances, arbitration proceedings, and dispute resolution.
Strong knowledge of corporate governance, labor laws, and industry regulations.
Expertise in drafting and negotiating vendor and client contracts.
Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide legal guidance across various departments.
Experience in the interior design or fit-out industry is an advantage.
Proficiency in handling litigation and arbitration cases.
Strong ethical standards and a commitment to regulatory compliance.