Legal Advisor

***Part I \- Job Details*** **Job Title** Legal Advisor **Function** Legal **Company’s Website** https://www.lykis.com/ **Reports to** C.F.O. **Qualification** Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) **Location** Andheri (W), Mumbai ***Part II – Key Responsibilities*** **Principal Accountabilities** * **Legal Advisory:** * Provide legal advice on the matters related to export/ international trade/ customs or any other law/ regulation under which company’s operations falls. * Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and government guidelines affecting the export operations. * Offer legal advice to department heads regarding adherence to prescribed SOPs and compliance with government regulations. * **Agreement Drafting and Vetting:** * Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with suppliers, buyers, and for the protection of company properties. * Ensure that agreements are comprehensive, legally sound, and align with company objectives and standards. * **Negotiation Skills and Relationship Management:** * Demonstrate excellent negotiating skills in handling all legal and commercial matters. * Maintain strong relationships with external counsels, vendors, and partners to ensure effective collaboration and legal support. * **Timely Completion of Tasks:** * Manage workload efficiently to ensure completion of tasks before deadlines. * Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail in handling multiple tasks simultaneously. * **Legal Document Drafting:** * Prepare and draft various legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence. * Ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations in all drafted documents. * **Self\-Update on Legal Laws:** * Stay informed about changes in legal laws, regulations, and industry trends relevant to export operations. Knowledge of property related laws compulsory * Continuously update legal knowledge and skills to provide effective legal counsel and support. * **Effective Communication and Follow\-Ups:** * Maintain clear and effective communication with department heads. * Proactively follow up on ongoing tasks and provide updates to relevant stakeholders. * Advise department heads on legal matters and ensure adherence to prescribed SOPs and government guidelines. **Requirements:** * Proven experience as a Legal Advisor/ Corporate Lawyer, preferably in the export industry. * Knowledge of Export Terms/ International trade/ Custom laws and regulations (preferably). * Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a keen eye for detail. * Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and stakeholders. * Proven track record of completing tasks before deadlines and effectively managing follow\-ups. * Ability to maintain relationships with external counsels and stay updated on legal laws and industry trends.