Assistant Manager Legal & Compliance

Location - CST, Mumbai

CTC - 7-15 lpa

About Caresmith

Caresmith is a fast-growing D2C personal care appliances brand focused on upgrading everyday health routines across oral care, grooming, recovery, and relaxation. With a strong presence across Amazon, Flipkart, and its own website, The company operates a fully integrated, in-house model covering sourcing, imports, assembly, and distribution.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of legal and compliance across the organization. You will act as a business enabler and risk controller, ensuring that all functions operate within regulatory frameworks while supporting growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Ownership

Own and manage a centralized compliance tracker across all functions

Ensure adherence to:

Legal Metrology (packaging, labeling, website, cartons)

HR compliances (Shops & Establishment, PF, ESIC, PT, POSH)

Secretarial compliances (MCA filings, board-related requirements)

GST and taxation regulations

Marketing and advertising compliance (Meta, Amazon, website claims)

Insurance and statutory registrations

Conduct regular compliance audits, identify gaps, and drive complete closure

Proactively highlight risk areas and non-compliance issues to leadership

IP & Brand Protection

• Lead trademark filings, renewals, oppositions, and enforcement actions

Monitor and act against IP infringements across marketplaces and digital platforms

Develop and strengthen long-term IP strategy aligned with brand growth

Customs & Import Compliance

• Oversee compliance under the Customs Act for all imports

Ensure:

Correct HSN classification

Accurate and complete documentation

Smooth customs clearance processes

Track and drive resolution of ongoing legal/customs cases

Stay updated with regulatory changes, certifications, and notifications

Risk Mitigation

• Identify legal and regulatory risks across operations

Design and implement preventive frameworks, SOPs, and controls

Partner with internal teams to minimize exposure

Legal Contracts & Advisory

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners

Provide timely legal advice (within defined TATs) to internal stakeholders

Ensure company interests are fully protected in all agreements

Networks & Technology

• Build and manage a network of external legal experts and consultants

Validate external opinions and ensure cost-effective engagement

Implement legal tech/tools to improve tracking and efficiency

Key Requirements

• LLB/LLM
• 4–7 years of experience in legal & compliance roles
• Strong exposure to D2C, e-commerce, imports, or manufacturing setups
• Ability to independently drive ownership and work cross-functionally

Success Indicators

• Zero compliance breaches and strong audit readiness
• Complete visibility and closure of compliance gaps
• Effective IP protection and enforcement actions
• Strong legal advisory with quick turnaround
• Smooth handling of customs and regulatory matters