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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