Corporate Legal Counsel Lawyer

About EBG Group

EBG Group is a diversified business group with interests across multiple growth-driven

sectors. We are building a strong central leadership team to drive strategy, performance,

analytics, marketing excellence, and people capability at scale.

Website: https://theebg.com/

Job Role Purpose

The Legal Counsel/Corporate lawyer will be responsible for end-to-end legal drafting,

vetting, negotiation, and execution of all agreements related to Joint Ventures, FOCO/FOFO

Partnerships, LOIs, MOUs, Vendor Contracts, Franchise Agreements, Leasing Agreements, Policy

Documents, and other statutory compliance documents for the EBG Group's diversified

businesses.

The role ensures legal protection for the organization while enabling fast business execution.

Key Responsibilities

A. Drafting, Vetting & Negotiation

Draft, review, and finalize:

o Joint Venture Agreements

o LOIs (Letter of Intent)

o MOUs

o Franchise & FOCO/FOFO Agreements

o Supplier, Vendor & Service Agreements

o Leasing / Licensing Agreements

o Employment Contracts

o NDAs, Term Sheets, Addendums

Negotiate contract terms with external parties, partners, and vendors.

Ensure legal documents align with the business model, risk parameters, and compliance

guidelines of EBG Group.

B. Transaction Support for Business Expansions

Provide legal support for new business ventures, acquisitions, franchising, and partnership

expansions.

Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for JV partners and land/asset

acquisitions.

Review key commercial terms and identify legal risks in proposed business deals.

C. Execution & Compliance

Manage stamping, notarization, digital signature execution, and safe record-keeping.

Ensure all agreements comply with Indian company law, contract law, FDI norms, and

sector-specific regulations.

Monitor contract renewals, expiries, and ensure timely updates.

D. Litigation, Dispute Management & Advisory

Coordinate with external law firms on disputes, notices, litigation matters.

Draft response to legal notices, demand letters, arbitration notices, etc.

Provide proactive legal advice to leadership on potential risks and mitigation strategies.

E. Internal Legal Support

Develop standard contract templates for various EBG divisions.

Educate internal teams (Sales, Operations, HR, Finance) on legal clauses, compliance

processes, and contract execution protocols.

Maintain a central database of all agreements & legal documentation.

Skills & Competencies

Strong command over Contract Law, Company Law, Real Estate Law, JV Structuring &

Commercial Contracts.

Expertise in drafting & vetting complex legal agreements.

Strong negotiation and communication skills.

High attention to detail and risk assessment ability.

Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-business environment.

Exposure to FOCO/FOFO models, franchising, operations agreements is preferred.

Qualifications

LLB / LLM from a reputed law college.

712 years of experience in corporate legal (preferably in diversified conglomerates, real

estate, retail, franchising or manufacturing sector).

Experience working with founders/leadership teams is an added advantage.

Reporting To

You will report to the CEO/COO of EBG Group

Working Days

Monday to Saturday Working (6 days a week), Work from Office, Timings are from 10 am to 7

pm

Joining Time

Within 30 days from the date of Offer given

Reporting Office

You will be based at our new EBG Group Central Office, Madhapur/Hitec City Area,

Hyderabad

Salary Package

Your Approximate Salary package will be as per the industry standards