Job Description

Position : Legal Associate
Location: Bangalore
Contract - 6 months (extendable)
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations, company policies, procedures, and specifications.
- Implement an effective legal compliance program.
- Advise management on the company's compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
- Create effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Regularly audit company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
- Assess company operations to determine compliance risk.
- Ensure all internal stakeholders are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
- Obtain registrations and licenses from statutory and regulatory authorities.
- To maintain records of all inspections and regulatory compliances.
Skills / Knowledge :
- Knowledge of legal requirements (FSSAI regulations, BIS Act, Legal Metrology Act, rules, Municipal Acts)
- Demonstrate a business-friendly approach to legal problem solving and be able to effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear and concise practical advice as well as creative solutions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all levels and to keep relevant stakeholders regularly and timely updated
- Possess a strong desire to learn the business and new areas of law and to function integrally as part of a geographically dispersed Legal Team
- Able to quickly gain a rapport and working relationship with business personnel to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel
- Able to communicate clearly and work effectively and cooperatively with colleagues from different functions, different offices, different regions, and at every level of the company's organization
- Excellent judgment and initiative in developing creative and effective solutions, using a business-oriented approach
- Proficient in setting priorities and managing expectations with respect to deliverable and deadlines
- Self-starter who is sharp, quick to pick up new concepts, and willing to dig in and become an - expert- as needs arise
- A proven ability to manage multiple projects
- Must be able to travel as necessary
Contracts
- Sound understanding of basics of contracts.
- Draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute basic contracts (Service, licensing, MOUs etc.
- Contract tool management
- Good written and oral communication & interpretation skills
- Proficiency in using MS Office Knowledge
Regards
Jothi k