Legal/CS/IPR | 8-12 | Retail | Mumbai

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
Only candidates with experience in the retail industry should apply
  • Only candidates based out of/open to relocate to Mumbai should apply
  • Only candidates with 8-12 years of post-qualification experience should apply

About Our Client

The hiring company is a well-established organization within the retail sector, known for its robust operations and brand value

Job Description

Role 1:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements ensuring compliance with legal obligations
  • Collaborate with external lawyers on IPR matters
  • Ability to manage consumer disputes
  • Must have experience in brand protection, data protection, risk and advisory



Role 2:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements ensuring compliance with legal obligations
  • Manage the entire IPR portfolio
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on legal matters
  • Register, manage, and renew trademarks, monitor and act against brand infringement, counterfeit products, and look‑alike brands
  • Coordinate trademark filings



Role 3:

  • Obtain, renew, and amend all required licenses, registrations, and permits; ensure compliance with central and state laws and avoid penalties due to delays or gaps
  • Act as the point of contact for local bodies, government departments, statutory authorities, industry forums, and engaged agencies/consultants
  • Maintain updated records of agencies and licenses; update MIS/trackers regularly and provide periodic status reports on approvals, notices, and permits to management
  • Attend meetings and calls, identify compliance gaps, coordinate closures, and ensure timely fee payments and regulatory follow‑ups

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

Role 1:

  • An LLB degree and CS qualification
  • Proven expertise in handling legal matters within the retail industry
  • Exceptional knowledge of corporate, commercial, and compliance laws
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and agreements
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide sound legal advice under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in handling disputes and litigation processes.



Role 2:

  • An LLB degree
  • Proven expertise in handling legal matters within the retail industry
  • Exceptional knowledge of corporate, commercial, and compliance laws
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and agreements
  • Proficiency in handling end-to-end processes for IPR matters



Role 3:

  • Graduation with Liaisoning experience
  • Preferable expertise within the retail industry
  • Experience in obtaining and renewing licenses, permits, and approvals, coordinate with government authorities and consultants

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the retail sector
  • A chance to grow and advance in the retail industry within Mumbai.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career and meet the requirements for these roles, we encourage you to apply today!

Quote job ref
JN-042026-6996640

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Legal Support - In House
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-6996640

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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