Head of Legal
Head of Legal
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Job Description
The Head of Legal Department is responsible for overseeing all legal matters within the organization ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements mitigating legal risks and providing strategic legal guidance. This role involves contract management dispute resolution corporate governance and ensuring adherence to industryspecific laws in the automobile sector.
Legal Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with local national and international automotive laws and regulations.
- Monitor changes in legal and regulatory frameworks affecting the automobile industry.
- Develop risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure.
- Handle regulatory compliance issues related to vehicle safety labor laws and intellectual property.
Contract Management
- Draft review and negotiate contracts with suppliers dealers distributors and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that all contractual agreements align with corporate policies and legal requirements.
- Manage legal aspects of mergers acquisitions and joint ventures.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Represent the company in legal disputes arbitration and court proceedings.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel when needed.
- Handle product liability claims warranty disputes and intellectual property rights issues.
Corporate Governance & Ethics
- Ensure corporate governance policies are in place and adhered to.
- Advise senior management and the board of directors on legal matters.
- Implement ethical compliance programs and training for employees.
Intellectual Property & Regulatory Affairs
- Protect the company s trademarks patents and proprietary technology.
- Oversee legal compliance for product safety standards and environmental regulations.
- Ensure adherence to automotive industryspecific compliance such as emissions standards manufacturing laws and import/export regulations.
Employment & Labor Law Compliance
- Provide legal guidance on employment contracts labor disputes and workplace policies.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws employee rights and workplace safety regulations.
- Handle legal matters related to employee terminations grievances and workplace ethics.
Requirements
- LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) degree; LL.M. or MBA is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 1015 years of legal experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role preferably in the automobile or manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of corporate law labor law contract law intellectual property and regulatory requirements in the automotive sector.
- Negotiation problemsolving leadership risk assessment and excellent communication skills.
- Membership in a recognized bar association or legal body.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 13th Month Allowance
- Leave Allowance
- Monthly Performance Bonus
- Retirement Savings
- Robust Medical Coverage
- Employee Car Ownership Scheme
- Learning & Development Budget
- Group Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunity to work in a fastpaced and dynamic environment
Employment Type
Full Time
