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Area Manager - Legal Counsel

Area Manager - Legal Counsel

ConfidentialMumbai
5 days ago
Job description

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

  • Lead arbitration and dispute resolution efforts, including pre-litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and structuring favorable terms in settlements thereby managing the company's position in the arbitration proceedings.
  • Provide strategic direction for managing legal disputes and advise senior management on the optimal course of action in litigation and arbitration. Advise on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including mediation and conciliation, to avoid protracted litigation and ensure quicker resolutions.

Litigation and Regulatory Matters :

  • Oversee and manage the company's litigation strategy, acting as the primary legal advisor on litigation matters.
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex legal issues and ensure that the company's legal strategies align with overall business goals.
  • Advise on compliance with Indian regulatory authorities such as SEBI, RBI, and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance (Companies Act, 2013) :

  • Advise senior management on corporate governance practices, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and related regulations.
  • Lead the preparation of corporate filings, board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and statutory documents, ensuring timely compliance with legal requirements.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory changes and assess their impact on the company's operations.
  • Contract Management and Negotiation :

  • Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of various business contracts, ensuring legal enforceability and minimizing risk exposure.
  • Identify potential legal risks in business agreements and lead the development of risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure that all contracts and agreements align with the company's business objectives and legal requirements under Indian law.
  • Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy and Protection :

  • Direct the company's approach to intellectual property management, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
  • Ensure the protection and enforcement of the company's intellectual property rights, handling disputes, registrations, and licensing agreements.
  • Manage IP portfolios, ensuring compliance with relevant IP laws and maximizing value.
  • Risk Management and Legal Advisory :

  • Identify legal risks in business operations and lead efforts to mitigate risks through sound legal advice and policy implementation.
  • Collaborate with senior management and business units to provide proactive legal support for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and new business ventures.
  • Advise on legal aspects of business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
  • Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Transactions :

  • Lead legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
  • Manage due diligence processes, negotiate transaction terms, and ensure compliance with Indian laws and regulatory approvals.
  • Oversee the integration of new acquisitions or business units, ensuring legal compliance at every stage.
  • Stakeholder and Board-Level Support :

  • Regularly interact with the board of directors and senior leadership, providing updates on legal risks, regulatory changes, and key legal matters affecting the business.
  • Advise on corporate governance and shareholder relations, and represent the company in shareholder meetings and corporate events.
  • Lead the legal team in preparing presentations, reports, and legal opinions for the board and other key stakeholders.
  • Skills Required

    Dispute Resolution, Litigation Management, Corporate Governance, Contract Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

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