Assistant Manager - Legal - Associate Regional Counsel

[Applicants: Over 200 applicants | Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion | Type: Full-time | Level: Mid-Senior level] Job TitleAssistant Manager – Legal (Associate Regional Counsel)QualificationLLB / LLMfrom a recognized universityExperience6–10 yearsof total legal experience(mandatory)Minimum 1 yearof hands-oncourt experience(mandatory)Minimum 4 yearsofcorporate legal experience(mandatory)Prior experience in theretail industry(mandatory)Strong experience inproperty-related legal agreements(mandatory)Key ResponsibilitiesHandleproperty legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating:Lease deedsLeave & License agreementsSale deeds, MOUs, amendments, and renewalsManagelitigation and court matters, including coordination with external counsels, case tracking, filings, and follow-upsProvidelegal advisory supportto business teams on day-to-day corporate and operational mattersDraft, review, and negotiatecorporate contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and commercial agreementsEnsurecompliance with applicable lawsand internal legal policiesSupport regional legal requirements and act as alegal SPOCfor internal stakeholdersAssist in risk assessment and mitigation for property and retail operationsMandatory Skill SetStrong knowledge ofproperty laws and real estate documentationExperience handlingboth corporate legal work and court mattersExposure toretail industry legal operationsAbility to work closely with business, finance, and operations teamsGood drafting, negotiation, and communication skillsGood to HaveExperience infashion or lifestyle retailStrongmix of corporate and litigation exposurePrior experience supportingregional or multi-location retail operations