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Deadline Open Deadline

Location CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Bata House, 418/02, Sector 17,, Gurgaon Mehrauli Road,, Gurgaon, Haryana 122002, IN

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

Details of the Organization

Bata India Limited has been holding a unique place in the hearts of Indians for more than 88 years. Probably the only footwear brand that offers footwear and accessories for the entire family, Bata has redefined the modern footwear industry in India. It has established a leadership position in the industry and is the most trusted name in branded footwear. Bata India is the largest footwear retailer in India, enjoying a large market share in the organized sector. It retails through over 1,450 Bata Stores located in over 600 cities and occupies more than 2 Mn. sq. ft. of retail space across India.

Details of the Job/Internship

Bata India Limited is looking for a candidate for the position of Legal Manager with 10+ years of experience to join their office in Gurugram.

Role and Responsibilities

Drafting and vetting of commercial contracts
Drafting and vetting of Lease, Leave and Licence and JRV.
Manage the legal issues including the pending litigation of PAN India of the Company with active coordination with Corporate legal team.
Maintaining and updating of MIS by taking day to day updates from the Company’s on-board counsels and report to HO on daily basis.
Maintaining the case files and records in a very structured manner.
Review Due Diligence Reports of the new properties proposed for acquisition for new retail stores.
Review of Sale Deed, Gift Deeds, Transfer Deeds or any other documents of the land lords by which the right and title of the existing retail store property is transferred, in case of such title transfer and provide inputs to the corporate legal team and support in preparing the requisite documentation to protect the interest of the Company.
Coordinating with other regional cross functions/stakeholders with respect to data requirement for the existing pending cases and the fresh cases which are proposed to be filed.
Prepare basic draft or review the draft of pleadings prepared by the external counsel and share the inputs with the corporate legal team.
Undertake research work and assist the Corporate office legal team to prepare the case.
Appearance and depose in the Courts for and on behalf of the Company as and when required in Bangalore or other Courts anywhere in South region.
Independently dealing with Government and Police authorities. .
Drafting of Police Complaints, submitting in the Police Station and getting the FIR registered in case of any such issue arises.
Calculation or the verification of the calculation of stamp duty on the registration of the lease agreements of the retail stores.
Extend all the possible required legal support to any of the function/vertical at any time.
Management & supervision of compliance of various statutory laws related to Shop & Establishment, Labour Laws, etc. as applicable to the Company.

Eligibility

LL. B degree from reputed institution
10 + years of experience in working with in-house teams in Corporate houses or law firms
Should have fare knowledge of drafting agreements and contracts such as commercial contracts, Lease, Leave & Licence and Joint Retail Venture Agreements and other miscellaneous documents such as Cancellation Deed, Attornment Deed, Affidavits, undertaking, declaration, indemnity bond and Bank guarantee.
Should have knowledge of litigation especially pertaining to Bhartiya Nyaya Sahinta, Nagarik Suraksha Sahinta eviction, labour, consumer, NI act, laws related to Intellectual property, Legal Metrology etc. including the court procedures.
Should have ability to interact and deal independently with Advocates, Government and Police Authorities.
Should be open to travel and relocated across the Country.
Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Should be a good team player.
High professional integrity and ethical standards.
Should be responsible and able to manage day-to-day work independently.
Good command of MS Excel, MS word and Power Point etc.