Deputy Manager - Legal

Exide Energy Solutions Limited is a wholly owned Subsidiary of Exide Industries Limited, leading battery manufacturing and distribution company in India with annual revenues of $1.8+ Bn. Exide Energy Solutions Limited is investing $500+ Mn dollars to setup Indias first Giga plant to manufacture Lithium-Ion Cells at Devanahalli Industrial Area in Bengaluru. Exide Energy designs, develops, and manufactures Lithium Ion Cells and Battery Pack solutions for various energy storage. Exide Energy is a leading player in the market with OEM customers across key market applications 2W, 3W, 4W, CV and industrial applications. Exide is also deeply invested in further developing li-ion technology with significant R&D investments including setup of in-house team as well as necessary lab infrastructure to support development activities.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Deputy Manager - Legal to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a law graduate with a CS Inter qualification who possesses strong communication, drafting, and negotiation skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing legal documentation, ensuring compliance, and supporting various corporate governance functions.

Role & responsibilities:

1. Legal:

• Commercial Contracts: -Draft, review and finalise commercial contracts and other legal documents. Ensure that all documents comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research to stay informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting the organization. Provide legal opinions and advice based on research findings.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and ensure compliance across the company in adherence to the legal and regulatory requirements.
• Document Management: Maintain an organized system for document storage and retrieval. Track changes and updates to legal documents and maintain version control.
• Collaborate with attorneys, auditors, and other internal & external stakeholders

2. Secretarial:

• Prepare, review, and finalize documentation related to board meetings, shareholders meetings, and committee meetings. Ensure all records are accurate and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
• MCA E-filings and updating statutory registers.

Qualifications:

• Law graduate with a CS Inter qualification. 4+ years experience in a firm or in-house.
• Ability to independently manage and review commercial contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of legal principles, Companies Act 2013, contract law, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with legal and compliance software and tools.
• Adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Role: Legal & Regulatory - Other

Industry Type: Electronics Manufacturing (Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS))

Department: Legal & Regulatory

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Legal & Regulatory - Other

Education

PG: Integrated PG in Any Specialization, CS in CS, ICWA (CMA) in Any Specialization, MBA/PGDM in Any Specialization