Manager (Legal)

National Film Development Corporation of India, a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is the central agency established to encourage the good cinema movement in the country. The primary goal of the NFDC is to plan, promote and organize an integrated and efficient development of the Indian film industry and foster excellence in cinema. Over the years NFDC has provided a wide range of services essential to the growth of Indian cinema. The NFDC (and its predecessor the Film Finance Corporation) has so far funded / produced over 300 films. These films, in various Indian languages, have been widely acclaimed and have won many national and international awards. The corporation invites application for the post of Manager (Legal) with the following job details.

Role Responsibilities:
• Manage and protect NFDC's trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property assets.
• Conduct due diligence on potential collaborations, partnerships, and projects to assess intellectual property implications and risks.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for handling legal disputes and litigation cases involving NFDC. Collaborate with external legal counsel to ensure a comprehensive approach.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of litigation cases, including drafting legal documents, coordinating court appearances, and preparing witnesses and evidence.
• Engage in settlement negotiations with opposing parties, seeking favourable resolutions for NFDC while minimizing potential risks.
• Assist in resolving disputes related to intellectual property, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
• Oversee the work of Contract Specialist to ensure impeccable drafting and execution of the contract.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action.

Designational Responsibilities:

1. Assist in taking critical decisions related to IPR and other court cases.

2. Reporting and Metrics: Provide regular reports to DGM on activities, progress, challenges, and outcomes of the various legal cases relevant to NFDC.

3. Developing and implementing plans to achieve team targets of the department and BU set by higher management.

4. Staff Training and Development: Identify training needs for personnel and support their professional development.

Educational Qualification: Full-time Master in Law (LLM).
• Desired Education: Certification in IPR/Companies Act/Competition Law

Experience: 8 years of relevant experience in private or public sector undertaking/Govt.

Remuneration: Rs. 1,00,000/- per month all inclusive

For more details please go through the NFDC Contractual Advertisement or refer careers page in the NFDC Website.