Assistant Manager - Legal - Associate Regional Counsel

Job Title **Assistant Manager – Legal (Associate Regional Counsel)** Qualification * **LLB / LLM** from a recognized university Experience * **6–10 years** of total legal experience *(mandatory)* * **Minimum 1 year** of hands\-on **court experience** *(mandatory)* * **Minimum 4 years** of **corporate legal experience** *(mandatory)* * Prior experience in the **retail industry** *(mandatory)* * Strong experience in **property\-related legal agreements** *(mandatory)* Key Responsibilities * Handle **property legal matters** , including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating: * Lease deeds * Leave \& License agreements * Sale deeds, MOUs, amendments, and renewals * Manage **litigation and court matters** , including coordination with external counsels, case tracking, filings, and follow\-ups * Provide **legal advisory support** to business teams on day\-to\-day corporate and operational matters * Draft, review, and negotiate **corporate contracts** , vendor agreements, NDAs, and commercial agreements * Ensure **compliance with applicable laws** and internal legal policies * Support regional legal requirements and act as a **legal SPOC** for internal stakeholders * Assist in risk assessment and mitigation for property and retail operations Mandatory Skill Set * Strong knowledge of **property laws and real estate documentation** * Experience handling **both corporate legal work and court matters** * Exposure to **retail/ manufacturing industry legal operations** * Ability to work closely with business, finance, and operations teams * Good drafting, negotiation, and communication skills Good to Have * Experience in **fashion or lifestyle retail** * Strong **mix of corporate and litigation exposure** * Prior experience supporting **regional or multi\-location retail operations**