Details of the Organization

From Radio (Terrestrial and Digital) to Original Content, Airport Radio to High Impact Television properties, multimedia solutions to live entertainment, and digital solutions to brand activations, Mirchi (popularly known as Radio Mirchi) has been entertaining audiences for the last 18 years.

Details of the Job/Internship

Mirchi is hiring a Legal Manager with 5-6 years of experience to join their office in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Role and Responsibilities

Non-litigation

• Negotiate, draft, and manage agreements pertaining to licensing/acquisition/distribution of content.
• Advise the company on employment contracts.
• Develop processes, templates, and approval parameters for agreements and contracts.
• Draft event management, sponsorship, and promotion agreements.
• Oversee due diligence for acquisition and lease of properties.
• Draft and vet non-disclosure agreements, artist agreements, and corporate guarantees.
• Protect intellectual property and advise on copyright issues.
• Interact with music, film, and entertainment industry associations.

Litigation

• Handle civil and criminal matters, including dishonour of cheques.
• Prepare pleadings, affidavits, court proceedings, and infringement notices.
• Liaise and meet with external counsels regarding litigation.
• Prepare paperwork and documentation for court litigation.
• Represent the company before courts, tribunals (including the Copyright Board), and regulatory authorities.
• Preferably have experience in intellectual property litigation (trademarks and copyrights).
• Attend magistrate’s court for cheque bounce matters and give evidence on behalf of the company.
• Attend arbitration proceedings on behalf of the company, including drafting pleadings.

Eligibility

• LLB from a reputed college.
• 5-6 years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Contract, Commercial, and IPR Laws.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Expertise in research.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to brief external attorneys and counsels.
• Ability to interact well with large teams and senior management.
• Previous experience in media and entertainment will be an added advantage.
• Extensive exposure to courts/tribunals in India.
• Good knowledge of Intellectual Property Laws, particularly Copyright and Trademark laws.
• Experience in handling money recovery matters, cheque bounce cases, and basic knowledge of litigation processes in magistrate courts.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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