Chief Legal Officer

Job Purpose

The In-House Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing all corporate legal matters, ensuring compliance with Indian

laws (particularly the Companies Act, 2013), providing strategic legal guidance, and managing high-stakes arbitration and

dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will bring not only deep legal expertise but also strong leadership and strategic vision,

with a proven track record of managing legal teams, advising senior management, and driving compliance and risk manage-

ment initiatives.

This role requires a dynamic and solution-oriented legal professional with a keen understanding of both legal and business

objectives, enabling the company to grow while safeguarding its interests.

Major Accountabilities

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.

litigation and arbitration. Advise on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including mediation and concili-

ation, to avoid protracted litigation and ensure quicker resolutions.

Litigation and Regulatory Matters :

overall business goals.

Corporate Governance and Compliance (Companies Act, 2013) :

related regulations.

timely compliance with legal requirements.

Contract Management and Negotiation :

risk exposure.

Indian law.

Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy and Protection :

trade secrets.

and licensing agreements.

Risk Management and Legal Advisory :

mentation.

quisitions, and new business ventures.

turing.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Transactions :

approvals.

Stakeholder and Board-Level Support :

es, and key legal matters affecting the business.

corporate events.

Educational Qualification :

Experience

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and related dispute resolution procedures and other related regulations.

Skills

Key Performance Indictors

Work Environment

nal stakeholders.