Position: Legal Head (Retail/Sports)
Location: Gurgaon
Age: 40+
Job Requirements
Qualified for practice in India.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent
Minimum 10-12 years of relevant PQE within the areas of corporate and commercial law, compliance (general), IP, litigation, risk management and employment law.
Experience working in India and familiarity with regional laws.
Experience in BIS and IP with manufacturing and retail sector
Job Responsibilities
Advising the business leaders on significant legal issues impacting the business, including the drafting and negotiation of diverse commercial agreements.
Providing wide range of commercial legal advice for the setting up and day-to-day function.
Conducting comprehensive legal risk mapping for key projects, particularly when entering new projects or markets.
Independently manage any potential litigations with a strong focus on consumer litigations and legal metrology matters.
Assist and represent the company in liaising with statutory/government authorities on relevant legal queries and matters concerning the business.
Assist in fulfilling CSR obligations as a member of the CSR committee.
Supporting the Global Legal and Compliance Team in review and implementation of compliance policies in the region including Whistleblowing, Anti-Corruption, Data Protection etc.
Providing relevant compliance training to internal stakeholders and employees in the region.
Assisting the Global Intellectual Property Team in investigation and protection of company’s IP in the region.
Working closely with the retail, sales, marketing and logistics teams to advise on mitigation of legal risks for the business.
Assisting the Human Resources team on employment related disputes, contracts and policies.
Coordinating and maintaining strong relationships with external counsels.
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