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AVP Legal | Retail | 15 - 20 PQE | Mumbai

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  • Candidates with experience in Retail industry to apply
  • Candidates with 15 - 20 years of experience to apply

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. Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on complex legal matters

. Drive legal governance, policies, and risk mitigation frameworks

. Present quarterly legal updates and risks to the Board2. Contracts Management

. Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle (850+ contracts annually)

. Oversee drafting, negotiation, review, and execution of high-value agreements

. Standardize contract templates and improve contracting processes

. Act as escalation point for critical contractual issues

. Manage external counsel for specialized matters3. Compliance Oversight

. Lead compliance across 20 factories/offices/warehouses and 1100 retail stores PAN India

. Monitor and mitigate non-compliances proactively

. Drive implementation of compliance frameworks and regulatory changes

. Collaborate with business teams to ensure 90-100% compliance adherence4. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

. Lead legal aspects of acquisitions, restructuring, and funding activities

. Oversee legal due diligence, documentation, and negotiations

. Advise on deal structuring and risk mitigation

. Coordinate with external law firms and internal stakeholders5. Stakeholder & Team Management

. Act as a point of contact for legal across multiple brands and functions

. Collaborate with CXOs, founders, and cross-functional teams

. Mentor and lead a team of 7 legal professionals

. Ensure strong alignment between legal and business priorities6. Training & Knowledge Management

. Identify legal training needs and conduct learning sessions

. Drive legal awareness across business functions

  • . Develop knowledge resources and updates for stakeholders

The Successful Applicant

A successful AVP Legal should have:

  • A degree in law from a recognized institution.
  • Extensive knowledge of legal frameworks and regulations within the retail and fashion/apparel industry.
  • Strong expertise in contract management, compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Experience in handling mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions



15-20 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles

  • . Strong expertise in contracts, compliance, and M&A
  • . Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams
  • . Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
  • . Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-business environment

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a leading organization within the retail and fashion/apparel industry.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional growth and development.



If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role as AVP Legal, apply now to join an industry leader and make a significant impact.

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About Company

Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds&#x3B; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.

Job ID: 148643151