Sr. Manager/ Manager Legal

Company DescriptionAllana Group, founded in 1865, is India's largest exporter of branded processed food products and agro commodities, reaching over 85 countries. The company boasts integrated manufacturing facilities near raw material sources across the country, ensuring efficient transportation to ports. Allana Group leads the market in Frozen and Chilled Meat, Aseptic and Frozen Fruit and Vegetable products, Coffee, and Spices. Renowned for its dependable service and high-quality meat products, the company serves discerning customers worldwide, including regions in Southeast Asia, Middle East, CIS, Africa, and Pacific Basin Nations.Allana Group employs over 15,000 people, including around 3,500 on its payroll.In India, the business has revenues over INR 17,000 Crores and has been growing at an impressive growth year on year.Currently, the business of the Group consists of the following segments:- Processed Foods- Largest exporters of Buffalo Meat Globally. - Fruits & Vegetable Pulps (B2B)[Provide the same to large format clients including HUL and other brands in the country]- Pet Food• Dog Food Brand Bowlers• Cat Food Brand Perfetto- Coffee• One of the leading exporters of Coffee beans and roasted coffee beans globally- FMCG (India business includes Edible Oils, Bakery ingredients & Fats, Ice-cream)• Ice Cream Brand London Dairy• Edible Oil Brand Sunny, Priya & Radhuni• BID & Fats Brand Pristine (Cake Mix)- Agri-commodities• Exports include Cereals, Oilseeds, Pulses and SpicesJob PurposeTo ensure organization’s legal interests are protected through effective handling of litigation, proactive legal risk management, and strategic legal support in business operations. Manager Legal will be responsible for managing civil, criminal, arbitration, and property-related cases; liaising with external legal counsel; and ensuring the legal integrity of all contractual and commercial transactions.Key ResponsibilitiesHandling litigation matters. Co-ordinate with Law Firms & Advocates for initiating and follow-ups on legal procedures, handling civil, criminal & arbitration casesRegular and continuous interaction with Solicitors and Advocates and ensuring that strategies are implemented.Review & Vetting of pleadings/documents and ensuring that they are filed in Courts / Tribunals / Forum / Authorities within stipulated timelines.Structure and negotiate agreements with vendors, partners, and third party related to business of Company.Provide active legal and compliance support to the business on all legal matters including M&A, drafting, reviewing and finalisation of commercial contracts, business agreements, MoUs, Term Sheet, etc.Drafting, Vetting, Reviewing, Finalising, Managing, Tracking of various Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, Contracts, Legal Documents including but not limited to Lease Deed, Trust Deed, Letter of Intent, Agreement to Lease, Sale Deed, Agreement to Sale, Leave and License Agreement, Service Level Contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Power of Attorneys, Vendor Agreements, Notices etc.Handing litigation related to Property, Land & Real EstateGood Knowledge of Property and Land Transactions and laws pertaining to the same.Any other responsibilities as assigned from time to time.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Number of Cases Effectively ManagedTurnaround Time for Legal Case ResolutionsLitigation Success RateCompliance with Legal TimelinesContract Turnaround TimeNumber of Contracts Reviewed and FinalizedError Rate in ContractsLegal Risk IncidentsCompliance ScoreNumber of Trainings/Advisories ConductedLand/Property Dispute ResolutionsAccuracy of Due Diligence ReportsEfficiency in Coordination with Law FirmsCost Optimization in Legal SpendingDocument Filing Accuracy & TimelinessLegal Document Repository UpdatesCompetencies/ Skills RequiredExcellent drafting skills, Analytical Skills, Negotiation SkillsRisk AssessmentGood command over English and deep understanding of relevant laws.Ability to understand issues from business perspective and to balance them with legal requirementsHighly ethical, fair, proactive, self-motivated and solution-oriented personAble to work effectively with people at all levels.QualificationsGraduate in LawYou may also share your resume to arazdan@allana.com, if the same interests you.