Legal Associate – Retail

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Job Title: Legal Associate – Retail Company: Palmonas Location: Koregaon Park, Pune About Palmonas Palmonas is India’s first demi-fine jewelry brand, offering stylish, high-quality pieces that sit between luxury and fashion. Headquartered in Koregaon Park, Pune, we are redefining how modern women shop for jewelry. With rapid expansion across D2C and offline retail formats, Palmonas is building a strong legal foundation to support its ambitious growth. Role Overview We are looking for a Legal Associate who will support all legal operations related to retail expansion, vendor contracts, compliance, and intellectual property. The ideal candidate will ensure the company’s legal interests are protected while enabling smooth business operations across India. Key Responsibilities  Draft, review, and negotiate lease agreements, retail contracts, vendor agreements, and NDAs.  Handle legal documentation related to retail store openings, partnerships, and asset purchases.  Ensure compliance with local laws, labour regulations, and licensing requirements in all retail locations.  Support legal due diligence for new store locations and vendor relationships.  Liaise with external legal counsel for dispute resolution, statutory notices, and case management.  Manage and renew brand-related IP filings, trademarks, and legal registrations.  Maintain proper documentation, legal database, and contract lifecycle tracking.  Advise internal stakeholders on legal risk mitigation, especially for operations and HR. Requirements  LL.B. from a reputed law school; additional certifications in corporate or commercial law are a plus.  2–4 years of experience in legal roles, preferably with exposure to retail, F&B, or fashion/lifestyle brands.  Strong understanding of contract law, commercial leases, and regulatory compliance.  Proficient in MS Office, document drafting, and negotiation.  Meticulous, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Show more Show less