1. Legal Compliance - Ensure compliance with local and international laws across labor, environmental, trade, agriculture, and tax domains. Oversee regulatory adherence in sugar production, import/export, and health/safety standards. 2. Contracts & Transactions - Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers, buyers, logistics partners, and landowners. Structure joint ventures, sales, and distribution deals. 3. Corporate Governance - Advise leadership on legal matters and corporate governance. Ensure timely statutory and regulatory filings. 4. Dispute Resolution - Manage litigation, arbitration, and settlements. Coordinate with external counsel on complex cases. 5. Risk Management - Identify legal risks and implement mitigation strategies. Support internal legal audits. 6. Land & Environmental Law - Handle land acquisition and usage compliance. Ensure adherence to environmental laws related to agriculture and manufacturing. 7. Labor & Employment Law - Oversee employment contracts, labor compliance, and union matters. Resolve workplace and HR-related disputes.

- LLB or JD; LLM preferred (especially in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, or International Trade). - 10+ years of experience in legal practice, preferably with 3–5 years in a senior in-house legal role in manufacturing, agribusiness, or FMCG. - Familiarity with laws related to agriculture, commodities, trade, environmental protection, and corporate governance.

Lead all legal affairs impacting the company's operations while serving as a strategic partner in its high-growth journey.