India Legal Counsel and Compliance

Position : India Legal Counsel and Compliance

Band : Senior Manager

Location : Pune, India

Reporting to Vice President Asia Legal, Chief Compliance Officer, and Vice President, Global Ethics & Compliance as well as India GM, the India Legal & Compliance (L&C) Manager is responsible for the legal and compliance matters in India. This role includes specific assignments related to (i) provision of legal support to India business and functional leaders on key initiatives and strategic priorities, fostering a strong and trust-based business partnership, and (ii) investigations, training, and overseeing the enterprise-wide sanctions compliance program.

The Role :

Your work will include, but not be limited to :

Legal :

• Providing legal support to India business and functional leaders on key initiatives, strategic priorities, and various matters with importance to the organization and establishing a strong business partnership based on trust
• Drafting and reviewing contracts / agreements
• Advising on employment-related issues and managing disputes / litigations together with outside counsels
• Providing legal advice on a wide range of issues, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and potential legal risks
• Coordinating and working with Asia legal and other functional teams on material legal matters
• Managing outside counsel in India

Compliance :

Coordinating and managing the enterprise-wide third-party risk management solution, including a focus on :

Development or enhancement of third-party risk screening and diligence policies and procedures, related workflows, and training

Conduct compliance investigations in India and other Asia Pacific locations, as required.

Lead in-person compliance training in India.

Manage the E&C Ambassador Program in India in partnership with the Global Ethics & Compliance Program Manager and Training and Communications Manager.

In partnership with and under the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer and the broader Asia Pacific E&C team, support the enhancement of Lears ethics and compliance program through communication and collaboration with key stakeholders (Sales, Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, HR).

Using data analytics and relevant compliance risks, prepare materials for presentation to the Compliance Committee and Audit Committee, as well as leaders within the company, as necessary.

Your Qualifications :

Bonus If You Have :

Locations : Pune, MH, IN, 411026