Legal Lead/Head (9-16 yrs)

Legal Lead/Head

Role :

Disputes / Litigation Management:

- Strategize and defend high stake litigation/ writs/ SLPs- Civil, Consumer, Criminal, Legal Metrology, Arbitration, IBC, Customs, Foreign Trade and other Direct as well as Indirect tax matters; Efficiently handle and track litigation matters in all courts / forums/ tribunals in India and handle investigation matters by Customs, DRI, CCI and other intelligence authorities.

- Drafting of petitions, writ petitions, written submissions, complaints, rejoinders, objections, evidences, affidavits, appeals etc. and active co-ordination with law firms, lawyers and Senior lawyers.

Advisory

- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contractual documentation including but not limited to major supply agreements, inter-company agreements, consulting agreements, contract manufacturing agreements, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, employment agreements etc.; drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process and/or contract execution.

- Vetting of critical communications with customers, investigation agencies, dealers, vendors, etc. to ensure organization interests are protected;

- Advise business on new regulations, warranty claims, privacy/IP implications, advertising/promotional matters, product classification/ valuation and rate of duty under customs law, legal metrology requirements and BIS requirements.

- Conduct legal research, interpret laws and provide timely updates to seniors/ management on important/ critical matters.

- Understand business and build relationships with business stakeholders to help deliver efficient, legally compliant and speedy solutions that are sustainable; as a business partner identify opportunities to drive business forward including but not limited to supporting related transactions develop legal projects and processes to create legal efficiencies and productivity.

Compliances Management:

Provide timely and pro-active advice on regulatory and compliance matters including the following:

- Product regulatory /safety; Environmental Matters

- Product advertisement/claims

- Trade & tax affairs

- Corporate Compliances/ Company Secretarial Matters (Board Meetings, Shareholders Meetings, RoC compliances)

- Data Privacy

- Local Compliances, secretarial matters

- Anti bribery and Code of Conduct Polices

- Undertake trainings/ curate content and updates for legal team members, business stakeholders as well as Management teams.

Industry Networking & Government Affairs

- Liaison with govt/regulatory bodies as well industry bodies such as CEAMA, CII, FICCI etc and support business in drafting representations/ communications.

Competencies/ Skills:

- Professional ability to interpret laws and find solutions to complex legal issues and handle litigations.

- Ability to work well in a high pressure environment and within very tight timelines.

- Must be a highly motivated self-starter and able to function independently.

- Should have excellent managerial, analytical and execution skills.

Behavioral:

Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication, team player.