About Reliance Retail:
Reliance Retail is the retail initiative of RIL and an epicentre of our consumer-facing businesses. It has been ranked as the fastest-growing retailer in the world. It is ranked 53rd in the list of Top Global Retailers and is the only Indian Retailer to feature in the Top 100.
It is the largest & the most profitable retailer in India with the widest reach. It has nearly 249 million registered customers buying across all its formats. It recorded more than 780 million footfalls across all its stores in FY23, a scale unmatched by any other retailer in India.
With over 3 Million daily transactions, Reliance Retail operates at a scale unparalleled in the Indian retail industry and continues to enrich the quality of lives of millions of Indians every day.
About the Opportunity:
Reliance Retail is hiring for the positions of Legal Counsel, Senior Manager Legal (Contract + Litigation) and State Regulatory Office.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Legal Counsel:
- In drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and associated documents – procurement and sale agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, Information Technology (IT) related agreements, SAAS and licensing agreements.
- Providing advisory support on legal and compliance issues pertaining to the different areas of e-commerce operations and product listing.
- Drafting terms & conditions (T&Cs) and associated policy documents for online platforms and websites.
- Assisting the Business in reviewing, structuring and vetting new business proposals and initiatives.
Senior Manager Legal (Contract + Litigation):
- Manage litigation matters from inception to resolution.
- Draft and respond to legal notices, conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts (procurement, sale, IT, SAAS, licensing).
- Ensure compliance with consumer protection laws, product safety standards, and retail regulations.
- Assist in policy development for legal compliance across retail channels.
- Maintain legal documentation and records related to contracts, leases, and agreements.
State Regulatory Office:
- Plan and execute activities for the procurement of licenses for new sites before site opening or within statutory prescribed time limits.
- Understand the business strategy and external environment to align regulatory activities accordingly.
- Timely response to notices/complaints from the Legal Department.
- Ensure filing of returns for all applicable licenses for active sites.
- Ensure compliance of establishments under various legislations.
- Track and maintain status trackers for all licenses across all sites.
Eligibility Criteria:
Legal Counsel:
- Business Function: Legal.
- Qualification: LLB.
- Experience: 6 to 12 years post-qualification experience, in-house experience will be preferred.
Senior Manager Legal (Contract + Litigation):
- Business Function: Legal
- Qualification: LLB.
- Experience: 15 to 20 years post-qualification experience, in-house experience will be preferred.
State Regulatory Office:
- Business Function: Public Policy and Regulatory.
- Qualification: Graduate.
- Experience: 10 to 16 years post-qualification experience.
How to Apply?
Submit your updated CV to Shyamal.virkhare@ril.com by mentioning the Position Name.
Location:
- Legal Counsel: Bangalore
- Senior Manager Legal (Contract + Litigation): Navi Mumbai
- State Regulatory Office: Jaipur