Assistant Manager

Job Description: Assistant Manager - Legal & Compliance:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in legal and compliance roles, with a strong background in due diligence, legal writing, contract review, and compliance management. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the companys operations comply with legal requirements and industry standards, while managing legal documentation, contracts, and research.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake drafting, review and negotiation of various transitional documents, including term sheets, lease deeds, leave & license agreements, service consultancy agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and SaaS agreements.
• Provide comprehensive end-to-end support to teams for opening and completion of new business ventures, ensuring the acquisition of necessary licenses, sanctions and approval required to operate retail business in India.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure licenses, including FSSAI, Shop & Establishment, Fire Compliance/NOC AND other Business licenses.
• Ensure strict and continual compliance with legal provisions and regulations by closely coordinating with local authorities and consultancy firms.
• Provide advice on contracts, analysing prevailing legal risks and liabilities associated with existing contracts. Develop and implement effective mitigation strategies for future contracts.
• Understand and address issues raised by internal stakeholders, offering practical solutions within stringent timelines.
• Manage disputes and litigation with third parties, collaborating with advocates, senior advocates, law firms, and government agencies.
• Strategize and respond to legal notices, draft pleadings, petitions, and appeals. Brief counsels as required.
• Oversee documentation and maintain records diligently. Handle associated ancillary work to support organizational processes.
• Supervise the process of documentation and maintain records meticulously. Take charge of any associated ancillary tasks to facilitate and enhance organizational processes. This includes ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of records, as well as handling any supplementary tasks that contribute to the smooth functioning of the organization.

Candidate Qualifications & Skill Requirements:

• LLB or equivalent law degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in legal and compliance roles, preferably in a corporate or law firm environment.
• Strong proficiency in Due Diligence, Legal Writing, Legal Contract Review, and Legal Research.
• In-depth knowledge of the Companies Act and other relevant corporate laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in Legal Compliance and managing regulatory issues.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Job Location: Head Office – Lower Parel, Mumbai

Reporting Manager: CFO

About us:

Burgundy Brand Collective is one of India's fastest-growing specialty retail companies with stores in 9 cities. The company partners with best-in-class international luxury brands to offer Indians a window to the finest food and lifestyle themes from across the world.  Our brand portfolio includes Royce' Chocolate- a premium Japanese confectionery brand, Onitsuka Tiger - a leading Japanese fashion and lifestyle brand, Provenance Gifts – a marketplace for curated gourmet gifts, Ligne Roset – a luxury French contemporary furniture brand and Jacadi Paris - a luxury French children's wear brand. The plan is to aggressively (yet astutely) scale out a portfolio of international brands pan-India.