Legal Manager

Non-litigation

• Negotiating, drafting and managing agreements pertaining to licensing/acquisition of content/distribution of content
• Advising the Company on employment contracts
• Develop processes, templates, and approval parameters for agreements and contracts for the Company
• Drafting of event management agreement/sponsorship/promotion agreements
• Oversee due diligence for acquisition and lease of properties
• Drafting and vetting of Agreements Non-disclosure agreements, Artist agreement & Corporate guarantees
• Protection of the Intellectual Property and advising the Company on issues relating to Copyright
• Interacting with Music/film /Entertainment industry associations.

Litigation

• Handling all civil and criminal matters including dishonor of cheques
• Preparing various kind of pleadings Affidavits, Court proceedings Infringement Notices etc.
• Liasioning and meeting external counsels in connection with the Company's litigation
• Interface / preparing paperwork / documentation on any litigation in court
• Representing the company before all courts, tribunals like Copyright Board and regulatory authorities
• Preferable experience in Intellectual property litigation (trademarks/ Copyrights)
• Attending Magistrate's Court for various cheque bounce matters, give evidence on behalf of Company etc.
• Attend Arbitration Proceedings on behalf of Company including drafting of pleadings contained therein

Other Skills Required

• Extensive knowledge of Contract, Commercial and IPR Laws,
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Expertise in research.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to brief external Attorneys and Counsels.
• Ability to interact well with large teams and senior management.
• Previous experience in media and entertainment will be an added advantage.
• Extensive exposure to Courts/Tribunals in India.
• Good knowledge of Intellectual Property laws, particularly, Copyrights and Trademark laws
• Experience in handling money recovery matters, cheque bounce matters and basic knowledge of litigation process in magistrate courts.