What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Manager position at VADILAL USA?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Legal Case Management : Coordinate and manage all ongoing legal cases with Vadilal USAs empaneled legal firms, overseeing case status, strategy alignment, and outcome tracking.
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation : Regularly audit business processes across departments to identify potential legal threats and establish mitigation plans to proactively safeguard the company.
- Cross-Department Collaboration : Act as the primary legal advisor to department heads, fostering collaboration to resolve department-specific legal issues and ensure alignment with company-wide objectives.
- Corporate Compliance & Regulatory Management : Monitor and ensure Vadilal USAs compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including industry-specific regulations. Implement and enforce internal controls to minimize non-compliance risks.
- Employee Training & Legal Awareness : Develop and lead training programs to educate employees on legal policies, best practices, and compliance requirements, enhancing a legally aware culture.
- Contract Review & Negotiation : Review, draft, and negotiate key commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and partnership documents to ensure they are legally sound and aligned with Vadilal USAs business interests.
- Intellectual Property Management : Safeguard Vadilal USAs intellectual property (IP) by ensuring proper IP registration, enforcement, and protection measures, as well as advising on IP-related risks.
- Policy Review & Enhancement : Regularly review and update the Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other internal policies to ensure they reflect current legal standards and industry practices.
- Regulatory Filings & Reporting : Oversee corporate filings, license renewals, and mandatory regulatory submissions to maintain Vadilal USAs good standing with relevant regulatory authorities.
- Mergers & Acquisitions Support : Assist in legal due diligence, negotiations, and drafting of documents for potential acquisitions, joint ventures, or partnerships to support Vadilal USAs growth strategy.
- Data Privacy & Security Compliance : Ensure compliance with data protection laws, including advising on data handling practices, drafting privacy policies, and managing data breach responses if needed.
- Labor & Employment Law Advisory : Advise on employment law issues, such as hiring practices, termination procedures, and workplace policies, to ensure legal compliance in HR operations.
- Proactive Communication : Promote an open, positive environment that encourages employees to communicate potential legal concerns early, allowing for preemptive measures and minimizing escalations.
- Litigation Management : Oversee litigation strategies, managing external counsel and maintaining ongoing communication to ensure the companys interests are adequately represented.
- Ethics & Compliance Programs : Develop and enforce corporate ethics and compliance programs to promote ethical business conduct and maintain Vadilal USAs corporate integrity.
- Management Reporting : Provide regular, comprehensive updates to senior management on key legal developments, risks, and compliance issues, ensuring transparency in the companys legal standing.
