Overview
Assistant Manager- Legal & Compliance Jobs in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India at Caresmith India
Title: Assistant Manager- Legal & Compliance
Company: Caresmith India
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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 actions
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
