Manager - Legal & Compliance

Job Description

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:

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• Legal Metrology (packaging, labeling, website, cartons)
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• HR compliances (Shops & Establishment, PF, ESIC, PT, POSH)
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• Secretarial compliances (MCA filings, board-related requirements)
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• GST and taxation regulations
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• Marketing and advertising compliance (Meta, Amazon, website claims)
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• Insurance and statutory registrations
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• Conduct regular compliance audits, identify gaps, and drive complete closure
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• Proactively highlight risk areas and non-compliance issues to leadership
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• IP & Brand Protection
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• Lead trademark filings, renewals, oppositions, and enforcement action
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• Monitor and act against IP infringements across marketplaces and digital platforms
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• Develop and strengthen long-term IP strategy aligned with brand growth
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Customs & Import Compliance

Oversee compliance under the Customs Act for all imports

Ensure:

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• Correct HSN classification
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• Accurate and complete documentation
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• Smooth customs clearance processes
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• Track and drive resolution of ongoing legal/customs cases
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• Stay updated with regulatory changes, certifications, and notifications
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• Risk Mitigation
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• Identify legal and regulatory risks across operations
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• Design and implement preventive frameworks, SOPs, and controls
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• Partner with internal teams to minimize exposure
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Legal Contracts & Advisory

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• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners
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• Provide timely legal advice (within defined TATs) to internal stakeholders
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• Ensure company interests are fully protected in all agreements
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Networks & Technology

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• Build and manage a network of external legal experts and consultants
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• Validate external opinions and ensure cost-effective engagement
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• Implement legal tech/tools to improve tracking and efficiency
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Key Requirements

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• LLB/LLM
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• 4–7 years of experience in legal & compliance roles
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• Strong exposure to D2C, e-commerce, imports, or manufacturing setups
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• Ability to independently drive ownership and work cross-functionally
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Success Indicators

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• Zero compliance breaches and strong audit readiness
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• Complete visibility and closure of compliance gaps
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• Effective IP protection and enforcement actions
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• Strong legal advisory with quick turnaround
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• Smooth handling of customs and regulatory matters
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