JOB POST: Bata Shoe Kenya PLC Is Hiring Senior Executive – Legal In Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

About the Organisation

Legendary shoe manufacturer and retailer in Kenya & the World.

Job Responsibilities:

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manage and coordinate pending litigation matters across India in coordination with external counsels and the corporate legal team.
• Maintain and update legal MIS, ensuring accurate daily reports to the head office.
• Draft and review legal pleadings prepared by external counsels; provide inputs and coordinate with the corporate legal team.
• Appear and depose on behalf of the company in courts, especially in Bangalore or other locations across South India when required.
• Liaise and coordinate independently with advocates, government officials, and law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare and submit police complaints; assist in FIR registration as needed.

Contract Management & Documentation

• Draft, review, and vet commercial contracts, lease deeds, leave & license agreements, joint venture agreements (JVA), and related documents.
• Prepare legal documentation including but not limited to:
  • Cancellation deeds
  • Attornment letters
  • Novation agreements
  • Declarations, undertakings, indemnity bonds, and bank guarantees
• Review and advise on title documents such as sale deeds, gift deeds, and transfer deeds for property acquisitions.
• Assist with due diligence and provide legal support during property acquisition for retail expansion.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong drafting and legal research skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• High level of professional integrity and ethical standards
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-driven, responsible, and able to manage work independently
• Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Willingness to travel or relocate across India as per organizational requirements

Eligibility & Qualifications:

• LL.B. degree from a recognized and reputed law school/institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an in-house legal department of a corporate or a law firm.
• Solid understanding of litigation processes, court procedures, Contracts & Legal documentation.
• Proficiency in civil and criminal laws, with specific experience in areas such as:
  • Recovery suits
  • Property disputes
  • Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act)
  • Consumer protection laws
  • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
  • Legal Metrology
  • Labour laws (preferred)

Contact Details

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bata-shoe-kenya-plc

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Bhoomika