Assistant Manager (Legal) at CCL Products (India) Limited (Continental Coffee), Hyderabad
CCL Products (India) Limited.About the Opportunity
CCL Products (India) Limited is hiring an Assistant Manager for its legal function at Hyderabad. The opening is listed on the company's own recruitment portal under Job ID A00204, in the CCL - HYDERABAD business unit, and was posted on 3 July 2026. It remains open for applications.
The company's posting describes the position as a legal counsel role: it involves providing general and specialist legal advice to the business, and offering expert guidance both proactively and on request, including advising on appropriate solutions for complex or unique issues.
About CCL Products (India) Limited and Continental Coffee
CCL Products (India) Limited is a public limited company (CIN: L15110AP1961PLC000874) established in 1994, with its registered office at Duggirala, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It describes itself as the world's largest private label instant coffee manufacturer and a leading exporter, with a presence in more than 110 countries.
The company operates four manufacturing facilities: two in Andhra Pradesh (Duggirala and Kuvvakolli), one in Switzerland and one in Vietnam. Its subsidiaries include Ngon Coffee Company Limited (Vietnam), CCL Food and Beverages Private Limited and Continental Coffee Private Limited.
Continental Coffee is the group's in-house consumer brand, launched as part of its move from a business-to-business model into the retail market. The company states that the brand became India's third-largest coffee brand within seven years.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide general and special legal advice to the business, including on complex or unique issues.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with defined company processes and procedures and with relevant legislation.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, maintain the company's contract repository, and provide timely guidance on contractual risks and rights.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Indian laws and industry codes, including FSSAI, Legal Metrology, ASCI, Consumer Protection and data privacy regulations.
- Vet product labels, packaging and marketing material for regulatory compliance and ethical standards.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and inform internal teams.
- Coordinate with IP counsel on trademark filings, renewals, oppositions and brand protection, and track and manage the company's growing domestic and international IP portfolio.
- Liaise with external legal counsel on active matters, maintain a litigation tracker, and assist in preparing summaries and strategy briefs.
- Draft and respond to legal notices, show cause notices and regulatory queries, and make formal representations.
- Carry out in-depth research on legal issues, judgments and developments in the FMCG and retail sector, and in food, packaging and advertising laws.
- Support the preparation of compliance checklists and internal legal updates.
- Engage with departments such as Marketing, Sales, HR, R&D, Quality Assurance and Finance to provide legal inputs.
- Help deliver training sessions and promote legal awareness across teams.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: LL.B. or LL.M.
- Post-qualification experience: a minimum of 2 to 4 years of total experience, of which at least 1 year must have been in the capacity of an in-house legal role.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in legal drafting and research.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Attention to detail and clarity of thought.
- A collaborative and professional work ethic.
Remuneration
The company's posting does not state a salary, pay band or CTC for this position. Candidates should expect remuneration to be discussed directly with the employer during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Applications are made through CCL Products' own recruitment portal, which the company links to from its corporate website. Open the job listing for Job ID A00204 (Assistant Manager, CCL - HYDERABAD) and use the Apply Now button on that page to submit your details and resume.
The listing does not state a closing date, so applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates are advised to apply early and to check the portal, as openings are taken down once closed.