Legal and Compliance Head

Legal and Compliance Head

About Rangsutra

At Rangsutra Crafts, we are committed to making a positive impact by ensuring regular work for

our rural artisans and sharing with them the proceeds of profit made. Since our inception in 2006,

Rangsutra has continuously created opportunities for inclusive growth by acting as a bridge

between artisans and markets, change and continuity, as well as tradition and contemporary taste.

Currently, Rangsutra is scaling operations and investing in digital infrastructure to streamline its

supply chain, artisan network, and marketplace presence.

Role Overview

The Legal and Compliance Head will be responsible for ensuring compliance under government

laws and regulations along with compliance requirements within the organisation and from

buyers.

Reporting Manager:

Location

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the legal department and ensure legal compliance in the organisation and all its centres.
• Understand and implement compliance requirements of buyers, keeping Rangsutra’s ethics and vision as the guiding force across the organisation.
• Provide expert legal advice to senior management and other departments.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings and negotiations.
• Lead audits conducted by IKEA and any third party, and support other compliance team members in their audits.
• Lead and keep a tab on SSTS, ensuring that sub-supplier audits are done on time and updated on the supplier portal.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations and ensure the company’s compliance.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Build a compliance audit chart for Rangsutra to ensure cross-audits at regular intervals for all direct centres.
• Track, follow, and update the yearly compliance calendar for Rangsutra.
• Ensure implementation of compliances under the Factories Act, 1948, at all production centres.
• Lead and execute Rangsutra’s compliance integration into the ERP platform so that compliance may be tracked and the impact created is captured, monitored, and accessible for all.
• Liaise with government departments for all certifications related to the Factories Act, Fire Safety Act, NOC, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, OSH Code, 2020, Minimum Wages Act, 1948, Code on Wages, 2019, EPF Act, ESI Act, Social Security Code, 2020, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Industrial Relations Code, 2020, and any other relevant acts, including timely renewals.
• Coordinate and work with the Company Secretary to ensure company compliance.
• Engage, train, and mentor the team and create awareness regarding compliance.
• Document, guide, and support reports prepared by the compliance manager, and provide feedback to ensure proper documentation.
• Develop leadership capabilities within the team to strengthen compliance efforts at Rangsutra.

Qualifications

• A law degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practise law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate law, with a significant portion in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate laws, regulations, and compliance matters.
• Proven experience in managing legal teams and providing strategic legal advice.
• Experience with compliance tracking tools and ERP systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Remuneration

How to Apply

Send your resume and a 500-word statement of purpose (SOP) at careers@rangsutra.com