Manager - Legal & Compliance

Caresmith India · Maharashtra, India

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 action
• 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