Legal Counsel - IndoBevs

IndoBevs is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel for their New Delhi office. The role involves contract management, legal analysis, compliance, and corporate governance support, particularly in the manufacturing or FMCG sectors. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience, strong contract drafting skills, and familiarity with compliance tools. The position requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to legal and regulatory governance.
• Role Overview:

We are looking to hire an experienced and highly competent In-House Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team. The ideal candidate must have prior in-house legal experience, preferably in the manufacturing or FMCG industry with strong expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, and hands-on experience with legal compliance tools. This role requires a deep understanding of corporate and commercial law, strong contract lifecycle management skills, and a proactive approach to compliance and regulatory governance. The candidate should also demonstrate excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills to work cross-functionally with business and operational teams.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Contract Management & Legal Drafting
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including vendor agreements, distribution agreements, service contracts, NDAs, MOUs, licensing and consultancy agreements.
• Ensure contracts are aligned with applicable laws, internal policies, and risk mitigation frameworks.
• Support contract lifecycle management (CLM) activities including version control, archiving, and contract repository management.
• Legal Analysis & Due Diligence
• Conduct legal due diligence for joint ventures, M&A transactions, business partnerships, and supplier evaluations.
• Identify key legal and compliance risks and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Support legal audits, investigations, and assessments as required. 3. Legal Documentation & Records
• Prepare and maintain legally compliant templates and legal documentation for recurring use.
• Ensure timely documentation and systematic storage of all legal correspondence and instruments.
• Assist in drafting internal legal opinions, notices, and statutory letters.
• Compliance & Regulatory Governance
• Implement and monitor legal and regulatory compliance measures across the organization.
• Use compliance management tools/software to track regulatory filings, obligations, and deadlines.
• Provide periodic compliance training to internal teams and keep them informed about key legal changes.
• Corporate Legal Support
• Advise on corporate governance issues, entity management, and board/shareholder resolutions.
• Liaise with statutory and regulatory authorities for registrations, licenses, and compliance filings.
• Assist in legal issue resolution, managing notices, and coordinating with external counsel, when required.
• Qualifications & Experience:
• LLB degree from a reputed institution.
• At least 2 to 4 years of post-qualification experience in a corporate legal role, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG company.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate, and vet a variety of commercial contracts independently.
• Hands-on experience using compliance management tools (e.g., Legatrix, ComplyGlobal, LexComply, etc.) and CLM software.
• Sound understanding of legal and regulatory requirements under Indian corporate, commercial, and contract law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially MS Word and Excel), along with document collaboration and tracking systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders. D. What We Offer:
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and fast-paced organization in the alco-bev industry.
• Exposure to complex commercial and regulatory work in a business-driven environment.
• A collaborative team culture with continuous learning and growth opportunities.