The role is the Legal head for the Group in India. The primary focus of this role is legal advisory involving
Commercial Contracts Litigation Labor matters and IPR Management (including Trademarks Copyrights
Designs Patents.) The role is also CS for the Company responsible for all company secretarial duties. Its a
managerial role (team of 2-3 people) reporting to the CFO.
Roles and Responsibilities
Overall legal leadership and support for protecting the Company in India.
Representing company in various courts tribunals and regulatory bodies
Contract drafting and review Litigation and IPR Management (including Trademarks Copyrights
Designs Patents.) Support for labor related legal matters.
Application for new IPR / renewal of existing IPRs and building a strategy related to IPR registration
requirements; management of Companys IPR Should be well versed with IPR laws and its
procedures.
Litigation strategy and support working directly or through legal consultants for cases pertaining to
investigations counterfeiting. Disputes and employee matters. Including assistance in arbitrations
IBC and court actions.
Compliance with other laws and regulations impacting business. Necessary Compliance related
filings for the Company in India.
Drafting of Affidavits Power of Attorney Bonds Corporate Guarantees bank guarantees business
agreements and other legal documents.
Oversee and supervise all company secretarial requirements for the Company - i.e. conducting board
meetings signing of the accounts maintaining statutory records/register etc.
Qualifications Role Specific Knowledge and Experience
Qualification - LLB (& CS)
Post qualification relevant experience of 12-15 years with at least 3 years in a team leadership role
Ideal candidate would have a mix of experience in legal firms as well as experience in a corporate
Highly proficient in using MS-Office applications like excel word and power-point
Excellent stakeholder management including senior internal & external stakeholders
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills