Assistant Manager Legal
- Acumeus Solutions
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- Gorakhpur
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
- Ensure compliance with state and central excise laws, liquor licensing regulations, and applicable food & safety standards.
- Monitor and update on regulatory changes impacting manufacturing, distribution, and sale of liquor products.
- Support in obtaining and renewing statutory licenses including Excise, FSSAI, Pollution Control Board, and Factory licenses.
- Liaise with government departments such as Excise, FSSAI, Pollution Control Boards, and Legal Metrology.
- Coordinate with external counsels for ongoing litigations civil, criminal, tax, and excise-related.
- Prepare case summaries, briefs, and documentation for legal proceedings.
- Represent the company before quasi-judicial and regulatory authorities when required.
- Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, and MoUs including vendor agreements, distributor agreements, lease deeds, NDAs, etc.
- Ensure legal risk mitigation in all commercial transactions.
- Advise internal teams (Sales, HR, Finance, Operations) on legal implications of business decisions.
- Provide proactive legal support in product launches, branding, advertising, and marketing campaigns to ensure compliance with alcohol advertising laws.
- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI regulations (if applicable), and support in drafting board resolutions, minutes, and secretarial work.
- Strong knowledge of Excise Laws, Licensing Regulations, and Commercial Law.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with litigation management and court procedures.
- Ability to interpret and apply statutory regulations to real-world scenarios.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools.
- Prior experience in the liquor/alcohol/beverages industry or FMCG sector with regulatory exposure.
- Experience in dealing with Excise & Licensing authorities.
- Exposure to handling audits or compliance inspections by regulatory bodies.
Job Title: Assistant Manager Legal
Department: Legal & Compliance
Location: Gorakhpur U.P.
Experience Required: 4 to 7 years
Qualification: LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized university
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
The Assistant Manager Legal will support the legal and compliance functions of the company, with a focus on ensuring adherence to excise laws, licensing regulations, commercial contract management, litigation, and corporate governance applicable to the liquor/alcohol manufacturing industry. The role requires close coordination with internal departments, external counsels, and government authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory & Compliance:
Litigation & Dispute Management:
Contract Management:
Internal Legal Advisory:
Corporate Governance:
Key Skills & Competencies:
Preferred Experience:
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Employement Type: Full timeIndustry: ManufacturingRole Category: Legal PracticeFunctional Area: Not SpecifiedRole/Responsibilies: Assistant Manager LegalContact Details:
Company: Acumeus SolutionsLocation(s): Gorakhpur
Keyskills: commercial law excise regulations legal licensing laws manager assistant
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