Legal Manager

VADILAL USA

Legal Manager

Bristol, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Legal Case Management: Coordinate and manage all ongoing legal cases with Vadilal USA’s empaneled legal firms, overseeing case status, strategy alignment, and outcome tracking.

    Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Regularly audit business processes across departments to identify potential legal threats and establish mitigation plans to proactively safeguard the company.

    Cross-Department Collaboration: Act as the primary legal advisor to department heads, fostering collaboration to resolve department-specific legal issues and ensure alignment with company-wide objectives.

    Corporate Compliance & Regulatory Management: Monitor and ensure Vadilal USA’s compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including industry-specific regulations. Implement and enforce internal controls to minimize non-compliance risks.

    Employee Training & Legal Awareness: Develop and lead training programs to educate employees on legal policies, best practices, and compliance requirements, enhancing a legally aware culture.

    Contract Review & Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate key commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and partnership documents to ensure they are legally sound and aligned with Vadilal USA’s business interests.

    Intellectual Property Management: Safeguard Vadilal USA’s intellectual property (IP) by ensuring proper IP registration, enforcement, and protection measures, as well as advising on IP-related risks.

    Policy Review & Enhancement: Regularly review and update the Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other internal policies to ensure they reflect current legal standards and industry practices.

    Regulatory Filings & Reporting: Oversee corporate filings, license renewals, and mandatory regulatory submissions to maintain Vadilal USA’s good standing with relevant regulatory authorities.

    Mergers & Acquisitions Support: Assist in legal due diligence, negotiations, and drafting of documents for potential acquisitions, joint ventures, or partnerships to support Vadilal USA’s growth strategy.

    Data Privacy & Security Compliance: Ensure compliance with data protection laws, including advising on data handling practices, drafting privacy policies, and managing data breach responses if needed.

    Labor & Employment Law Advisory: Advise on employment law issues, such as hiring practices, termination procedures, and workplace policies, to ensure legal compliance in HR operations.

    Proactive Communication: Promote an open, positive environment that encourages employees to communicate potential legal concerns early, allowing for preemptive measures and minimizing escalations.

    Litigation Management: Oversee litigation strategies, managing external counsel and maintaining ongoing communication to ensure the company’s interests are adequately represented.

    Ethics & Compliance Programs: Develop and enforce corporate ethics and compliance programs to promote ethical business conduct and maintain Vadilal USA’s corporate integrity.

    Management Reporting: Provide regular, comprehensive updates to senior management on key legal developments, risks, and compliance issues, ensuring transparency in the company’s legal standing.