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            Spencer's Retail

&lt;p&gt;Spencer’s Retail is one of India’s leading multi-format retail chains, offering a wide range of food, grocery, and lifestyle products through its extensive store network. We are actively looking for a legal professional who will lead the legal department and oversee litigation, compliance, and commercial contract management across the organization.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1.Litigation &amp;amp; Dispute Resolution&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lead and manage all pending litigation matters including civil, criminal, consumer. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coordinate with external counsels, advocates, and law firms for efficient litigation management.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop litigation strategies and ensure timely filings, case tracking, and documentation management.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Handle consumer disputes, landlord tenant disputes, contract disputes, employment disputes, and vendor disputes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supervise arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Oversee filing of complaints, FIRs, and coordination with police authorities and regulatory bodies where required.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2.Compliance &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ensure company-wide compliance with applicable laws including:&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSAI)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Legal Metrology Act&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Labor and Employment Laws&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3.Commercial &amp;amp; Contract Management&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including:&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vendor and supplier agreements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lease and property agreements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Service contracts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide legal support for commercial negotiations and strategic business initiatives.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Experience Required&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;15 years’ experience in corporate – Retail / FMCG&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of Food Laws and Litigation and Commercial and Contract Law&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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