Sr. Associate - Legal

  • Mumbai
  • The Souled Store
About Us : The Souled Store is a homegrown youth casual-wear brand started in 2013. We are one of India’s largest online merchandising platforms with licenses like Disney, Warner Bros; WWE, IPL, Viacom18 to name a few. Apart from selling products with themed designs such as superheroes, movies, TV shows, and cartoons, the brand also is at the forefront of the latest youth style and fashion trends. In addition to core men and women wear apparel categories, we have also expanded to new categories and introduced new product lines like activewear, supima products, innerwear, personal care products like perfumes etc. We have also launched footwear and kidswear recently. Although we are primarily an online brand, we’ve expanded in the offline retail space as well and have stores in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Pune and Indore. The Souled Store was born out of the idea of loving what you do, from the soul. We believe that people do their best work when they love what they do. There are too many Monday mornings and you can’t go dreading every single one of them. Over the years, we have built a strong team of like-minded people that work smart, own their work, and think like leaders. If you identify with what we do and are interested in being a part of an aggressively growing brand, we would love to have you on board! Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and experienced Legal Executive to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal matters, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The Legal Executive will play a crucial role in supporting the legal department in various tasks and projects. Position Summary : We are seeking a motivated and experienced Legal Executive to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal matters, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The Legal Executive will play a crucial role in supporting the legal department in various tasks and projects. Roles & Responsibilities : Contract Lifecycle Management - Drafting, vetting, negotiating, and closing commercial contracts like NDAs, MOUs, Service agreements, Licensing Agreements, Supply & Distribution Agreements, etc. Developing and overseeing day-to-day legal functions & systems to ensure the company complies with all applicable legal and statutory requirements. Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and taking appropriate actions to ensure the company is up to speed with the new policies/rules. Dealing with Labour Laws, Property Laws, Civil & Criminal Laws, etc. Managing the IPR Portfolio of the company & maintaining updated records of trademarks, copyrights, etc. Maintaining legal documentation & records of all the commercial & non-commercial contracts of the company. Providing support for litigation matters of the company. Liaise with external legal counsel, clients, and other stakeholders as necessary. Experience & Skills Required : Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field. Master's degree or specialization in a specific legal area is a plus. Strong knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in legal document drafting and review. Proficiency in using legal research tools, databases, and software. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Knowledge of Intellectual Property is mandatory. Knowledge of drafting. Vetting of Agreements.