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Legal Head (Retail/Sports)

Job title: Legal Head (Retail/Sports)
Location: Gurgaon
Specialisation: Legal ServicesRetail
Salary: INR 3,500,000 - 4,000,000 (Annual)
Reference: PR/108770
Job published: October 25, 2024 20:34
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

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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