Assistant Manager-Legal

Job Title: Assistant Manager: Legal Compliance (HR)

Experience: 3+ years

Location: New Delhi with domestic travel

Industry: Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals Medical Services

Products and Services Portfolio: Contraceptive and abortion products, Clinical Services and Projects

Janani Family Care (JFC) is a company based in Delhi that specializes in family planning and safe abortion.

JFC is a subsidiary of DKT International, Washington DC. JFC provides high-quality family planning and sexual health products and services across 20 states in India.

JFC's mission is to increase access to contraception and other family planning products by leveraging existing public and private sector channels.

We achieve this through building brands, a rigorous approach to sales and marketing with a constant focus on process and cost-efficiencies in line with market demands and feedback.

JFC uses commercial sales and marketing techniques to achieve a social benefit.

The Role:

We are looking for a legal professional with excellent knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the industry and jurisdiction.

The candidate should have strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Effective communication, negotiation, and presentation skills are very important for this role.

The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, attention to detail and accuracy, teamwork, and basic life skills, as well as strategic thinking are all necessary qualifications for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities will include-
• Drafting of new contracts and all letters/correspondence from HR to stakeholders.
• Review and negotiation of issues within the organization.
• Leading the company's litigation.
• Ensuring compliance of intellectual property (IP), including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.
• Ensuring compliance of labor and employment law.
• Managing relationships with external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, government agencies, and other stakeholders as necessary for legal matters.
• Compliance with laws and regulations, including hiring and onboarding procedures, employee benefits regulations, provident fund, ESIC, workplace safety laws, and keeping employee information private.
• Legal risk management and corporate governance.

Required Qualification:

A Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B) and a license to practice law are required.

Three plus years of experience as a lawyer or a legal officer in a corporate firm will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies:
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and persuasively.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think creatively and critically about communications strategies and initiatives.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with different departments and teams.
• Crisis Management: Ability to manage communication during a crisis or sensitive situation effectively.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation Benefits:

A competitive remuneration package includes PF and Medical Insurance. Read more