Law Officer

Urgent hiring for Law Officer FMCG / Food Industry

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance & Food Laws

Ensure 100% compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Act, 2006 and its subsequent amendments.Ensure adherence to the Legal Metrology Act (Packaged Commodities Rules) concerning labeling, weights, and measures.Obtain, renew, and manage statutory licenses, registrations, permits, and approvals for manufacturing plants, storage facilities, and new product launches.Monitor evolving local, state, and national food safety regulations and proactively advise business teams on regulatory impact.Review and vet product labels, packaging artwork, and marketing advertisements for compliance with Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) guidelines and the Consumer Protection Act.2. Contract Management & Commercial Law

Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements including:Vendor & procurement contractsContract manufacturing agreementsSupply chain & logistics agreementsDistribution & franchising agreementsDraft and vet Sales & Marketing agreements, including:Sales promotion schemesInfluencer marketing agreementsAdvertising and brand endorsement contractsProvide legal advisory support on corporate and commercial laws to internal stakeholders.3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Manage end-to-end litigation including:Consumer complaintsProduct liability mattersFood safety regulatory casesDistributor and competitor disputesCoordinate with external counsel for appearances before District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.Draft legal notices, replies, affidavits, and other pleadings.Represent the company before statutory authorities and regulatory bodies.4. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Manage trademark registrations for new brands and logos.Handle copyright protection for packaging designs and creative assets.Support patent filings where applicable.Take legal action against counterfeit products and manage IP infringement matters.5. Internal Advisory & Risk Management

Advice senior management on legal risks related to business initiatives, operational decisions, and product launches.Develop and implement internal policies on food safety, labor law compliance, and regulatory adherence.Conduct legal audits at manufacturing units and branch offices.Conduct internal compliance training sessions for cross-functional teams.Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.CS qualification or LLM is an added advantage.Experience

510 years of in-house legal experience in FMCG, food processing, or manufacturing sector.Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of:FSSAI regulationsConsumer Protection lawsIntellectual Property RightsLabor & Employment lawsSkills

Exceptional drafting and negotiation skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesLitigation management expertiseContact Number - hidden_mobile

Compensation: 20,[hidden],000.00 per month

Work Location: In person .