Legal Manager

Job Purpose Provide end-to-end legal support for projects and business operations, covering contracts, litigation, compliance, labour matters, claims, and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities  Contract management: draft, review, negotiate, and finalise Works, Service, Consultancy, Purchase, Vendor, Contractor and Subcontractor agreements; advise on risks, liabilities and claims.  Litigation & dispute resolution: manage matters before Courts, Tribunals, Labour Courts and Arbitration; coordinate external counsel; prepare case briefs and attend proceedings.  Legal notices & filings: draft/respond to notices; prepare petitions, affidavits, replies and court documents; manage filings.  Labour & statutory compliance: advise and ensure compliance with Industrial Disputes Act, Contract Labour laws, Shops & Establishments, Minimum Wages, Payment of Wages, EPF, ESI, Gratuity, Factories Act, BOCW etc.  Claims & arbitration: handle contractual claims, recoveries, arbitration support, and settlement negotiations.  Advisory & liaison: provide legal opinions, conduct legal research, and liaise with regulators and government authorities.  Documentation: maintain legal records, contract repositories, compliance trackers and litigation files.Qualification  LL.B. mandatory;  LL.M. preferred.  Bar Council membership an advantage Experience  5- 10 years’ experience in Construction/Infrastructure/EPC/Engineering/Contracting/Real Estate or similar.  Proven contract management, litigation, labour law compliance, and legal documentation experience.

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