Position : Sr Legal Counsel
Location : Vadodara, Gujarat
Organisation : Permanent opportunity with a German MNC
Experience : 13 to 24 Years
Timings : 5 days a week and Regular day shift
Scope of Role & Responsibilities :
Corporate & Commercial :
- Provide commercial and practical legal advice and support and advise on day-to-day commercial matters including issues arising with customers, vendors and other partners
- Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including sales and procurement contracts in accordance with GEA internal requirements and local laws, agreements with third parties such as agents and distributors
- Review, update and create precedent agreements and legal processes as need and appropriate
- To advise and support dispute resolution processes
- Provide training to the business on applicable legal and contractual issues.
- Role will require flexibility to travel (around 25%)
Academic Qualifications :
Company Secretary (ICSI).LLB (Bachelor of Law) (5-year law degree post 12th year qualification i.e. either a BA LLB or a BBA LLB qualification) (preferably from accredited & recognized universities such as national law universities in India). (Grades preferably either above 75%, O(Outstanding), A+ or A).LLM (Master of Law) (preferable but not mandatory).At least 10+ years of relevant post qualification experience (preferably 13+) combining corporate, commercial, disputes and company secretarial experience.Solid law firm or in-house experience in a regional or global company with a focus on commercial topics.Candidate must demonstrate the following qualities :A high level of integrity and management skills this is a prerequisite.Experience and capability of supporting and serving as a trusted legal and business advisor to the business.Professional and commercial approach to problem solving and strong team ethic is essentialDirect experience in strategic and complex commercial transactions is an important prerequisite.Highly self-motivated with a positive and approachable attitudeExcellent communication and relationship building skills, both written and oral, with the ability to write concisely with precision and clarityAbility and desire to work collaboratively and autonomously.Ability to work well under pressure whilst continuing to work in an orderly and organised manner.Ability to navigate complex issues.Overseeing Company secretarial activities.(ref : iimjobs.com)