Legal Manager: (Male)

Job Title: Legal Manager

Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee all legal matters related to the companys operations in the manufacturing and sale of plant nutrients and fertilizers, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and managing risk effectively across labor, regulatory, IPR, commercial, and customer-facing issues.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Labour & Employment Laws

• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws under the Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Payment of Wages Act, etc.
• Handle employment contracts, contractor labor, standing orders, and trade union negotiations.
• Address disputes related to workmen compensation, wrongful termination, or misconduct.
• Represent company in labor court and industrial tribunals as needed.

2. Factory and Manufacturing Compliance

• Ensure adherence to provisions under the

  Factories Act, 1948

  ,

  Environmental Protection Act

  , and

  Pollution Control Board

  regulations.
• Handle licensing, audits, and inspections from government departments (Factory Inspectorate, Environmental Boards, Explosives Department, etc.).
• Manage legal issues related to storage, transport, and handling of hazardous chemicals.

3. Bad Debts & Recovery

• Manage litigation related to outstanding dues, including issuance of legal notices, arbitration, and civil recovery proceedings.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for debt recovery and insolvency proceedings under IBC.
• Review customer contracts to ensure strong enforceability of payment terms and legal recourse.

4. Customer Complaints & Product Liability

• Investigate legal aspects of customer complaints related to product quality, labeling, and efficacy.
• Ensure compliance with

  Insecticides Act

  ,

  Fertilizer Control Order

  , and other applicable statutes.
• Coordinate with quality and marketing teams to manage potential claims and litigation from distributors, farmers, or end-users.
• Draft customer complaint handling SOPs from a legal perspective to minimize litigation risks.

5. Interface with Agriculture Department

• Liaison with

  State Agriculture Departments

  and local regulatory officers regarding:
• Licensing and product registration under

  Fertilizer Control Order (FCO)

  /

  Central Insecticides Board(CIB)

• Fertilizer sampling and testing disputes

6. Contracts & Commercial Legal

• Draft, vet, and negotiate contracts related to procurement, sales, distribution, service providers, logistics, etc.
• Ensure protection of companys interests in distributor agreements, channel financing, warehousing, and transport arrangements.
• Handle agency/distributorship disputes legally and strategically.

7. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

• Ensure trademark and patent protection for proprietary formulations and brand names.
• Coordinate with IP attorneys for filing, opposition, and litigation related to IPR infringement.
• Educate business teams on trademark usage and prevent brand dilution or passing off.

8. Litigation Management

• Maintain legal MIS and documentation for all cases.
• Liaison with external lawyers for efficient handling of ongoing litigation across civil, criminal, and regulatory matters.
• Represent company in police matters, consumer forums, and quasi-judicial bodies.

9. Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

• Advise management on evolving agricultural, chemical, and fertilizer regulatory changes.
• Handle legal aspects of import/export regulations, including DGFT and customs.
• Monitor legal risks in new product launches or market expansion plans.

Qualifications, Key Skills & Competencies

• Bachelors in Laws (Preferred - Male).
• Minimum 3– 5years of experience in legal roles, preferably in manufacturing or agrochemical sectors.
• Strong understanding of labor law, environmental law, IPR, and commercial litigation.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of industrial and factory law compliance
• Ability to coordinate with cross functional teams (HR, QC, Marketing, Finance) drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proactive risk management mindset and business orientation.
• Willingness to travel Pan India as per need