Head Of Legal
Pon Pure Chemicals GroupChennai, Republic Of India, IN4 days ago
Job descriptionVet legal notices and guide litigation strategy. Attend or supervise participation in court hearings and mediation sessions. Oversee execution petitions (EP) and property attachment proceedings. Evaluate and drive settlement negotiations. Approve and oversee Demand Notices (Form 3). Review applications (Form 5, Form B, Form C) submitted before NCLT. Represent or delegate representation as Operational Creditor before NCLT. Coordinate with IRPs / RPs during CIRP and guide settlement documentation. Approve arbitration notices as per contracts. Represent the company before arbitrators or manage designated advocates. Finalize advocate appointments and negotiate professional fees with CFO approval. Oversee issuance of Show Cause Notices and Termination Notices. Participate in or supervise internal disciplinary inquiries. Guide recovery proceedings in cases of financial misconduct. Approve public legal notices relating to employee matters. Ensure all products comply with statutory label requirements. Review responses to inspector notices and closure reports. Liaise with Legal Metrology authorities and oversee penalty settlements. Manage trademark filings, renewals, objections, and hearings. Supervise user affidavit preparation and coordinate with IP counsels. Ensure protection of brand assets (trademarks / designs). Oversee drafting, vetting, and approval of key commercial agreements such as : Supplier, Distribution, Agency, Rental & Transportation Agreements NDAs, Job Work Agreements, Loan Licensing Agreements Digital Marketing & other commercial contracts Ensure contract governance, repository maintenance, and renewal tracking. Approve verification of property documents. Review MoUs, Sale Deeds, and registration-related documents. Liaise with Sub-Registrar and District Registrar offices where required. Ensure timely payment of stamp duty and registration charges. Lead meetings with government authorities and regulatory agencies. Provide periodic legal updates, litigation status reports, and risk assessments to the CFO. Maintain comprehensive documentation and support compliance audits. Advise senior management on legal risks, regulatory changes, and business decisions. Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B); Minimum 15+ years of experience , with strong exposure to corporate legal, litigation, compliance, and contract management. Prior leadership experience in a senior legal role is highly desirable. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to handle high-value litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters independently. Excellent drafting ability and strong understanding of business-legal alignment.
Job Description – Head – Legal
Position Title : Head – Legal
Department : Legal & Compliance
Location : Chennai
Experience Required : Minimum 15+ Years
Role Overview
The Head – Legal will lead and oversee the company’s end-to-end legal operations, including litigation management, corporate compliance, labour law issues, contract drafting, regulatory matters, property documentation, and strategic legal advisory. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong expertise in corporate law, excellent decision-making ability, and the capacity to manage external legal partners, internal stakeholders, and government authorities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Proceedings & Litigation Management
NI Act, 1881 (Cheque Bounce Cases)
- Oversee drafting and issuance of legal notices.
- Supervise filing of complaints, affidavits, and representation as complainant.
- Provide support in PW1 deposition responsibilities when required.
- Lead coordination with external advocates and direct settlement strategies.
Civil, Commercial & Writ Matters
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016
Arbitration
2. Labour Law & HR Legal Support
3. Regulatory & Compliance Matters
Legal Metrology Act, 2009
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
4. Contract Drafting & Management
5. Property Registrations & Documentation
6. Liaison & Reporting
Desired Candidate Profile
LL.M preferred.
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