Job Description

We Are Hiring: Group Manager - Regional Legal Counsel Location : Kurla, Mumbai Experience : Minimum 10 years post-qualification Qualification : LLB, LLM Industry: Only candidates from Retail - Good Brand/Consumer Retail sector will be considered About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Group Manager - Regional Legal Counsel to join our Legal team at our Mumbai (Kurla) office. This is a senior role responsible for managing a wide range of legal matters impacting real estate, retail operations, franchise relationships, HR compliance, and regulatory affairs across our pan-India operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong legal acumen, a collaborative mindset, and prior experience in the retail sector, preferably with a reputable brand. Key Roles and Responsibilities Principal Accountabilities 1. Advisory and Support to Cross-Functional Teams - Review legal risks associated with property due diligence conducted by external lawyers; recommend approval or rejection of properties accordingly. - Lead negotiations for lease agreements, CAM (Common Area Maintenance) documents, and lease renewals across India. - Develop and implement SOPs to improve lease registration rates and streamline legal compliance in leasing operations. - Manage negotiations of legal retainers and professional fees with external law firms. - Represent the organization in all litigation matters, both civil and criminal, across jurisdictions in India. 2. Franchise, Commercial & HR Legal Advisory - Provide legal counsel on issues related to franchise agreements, landlord negotiations, and operational contracts. - Initiate or defend legal proceedings in civil, criminal, labour, and consumer courts as necessary. - Collaborate with HR to address violations of company policies or legal statutes, including disciplinary actions and police complaints. - Work closely with external compliance agencies and legal counsel to address employee-related legal violations. 3. Internal Legal Services - Conduct periodic legal training and compliance workshops for internal stakeholders. - Prepare and circulate a monthly dashboard covering leasing and litigation updates. - Maintain and manage a centralized legal database of lease agreements and other legal documents for internal departments including RBD, Finance, and Brand Operations. 4. Process Improvement and Compliance - Develop and continuously enhance SOPs to standardize leasing and retail compliance operations. - Lead automation projects to improve the efficiency and transparency of legal workflows and data management. Why Join Us? - Opportunity to work with one of the leading brands in the retail goods sector. - Cross-functional leadership role with visibility across legal, finance, HR, and operations. - Dynamic and growth-oriented work culture. If you are interested please share your cv on sonali@consultingkrew.in or 9311973916