Chief Legal Officer

13 hours ago

Kottayam, Kerala, India beBeeLegal Full time ₹ 1,20,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,00,000

Job Title: Chief Legal Officer

Industry: Defence manufacturing

Qualification: Bachelor or Master's degree in Law from a reputable institution.

Experience: 10+ years of experience in manufacturing corporate and commercial law.

  • Strong knowledge of laws (corporate and commercial), with experience in common law jurisdictions being a plus.

This role involves handling corporate and commercial legal matters, ensuring compliance, managing disputes, and overseeing corporate governance. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and develop expertise in diverse legal areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Legal Support:

  • Provide accurate and timely legal counsel on a wide range of legal topics, including contractual matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents such as commercial contracts, GTCs, NDAs, MOUs, and other contractual arrangements related to sales, purchases, supply, consultancy, agency, distribution, real estate, construction, mining, and banking.
  • Develop or update contract templates and adapt existing templates to local requirements.
  • Assist and liaise with the Group Insurance Department and local brokers for insurance claims and queries.
  • Alert stakeholders to legal and regulatory risks, providing solutions to mitigate those risks.

Compliance:

  • Act as the compliance point of contact, ensuring implementation of compliance programs.
  • Assist in training business teams exposed to compliance risks.
  • Provide advice on compliance-related issues, with support from the Group Compliance team.
  • Dispute and Litigation Management:
  • Manage disputes, pre-litigation, and litigation matters, including arbitration.
  • Develop effective strategies to resolve legal issues, protect interests, and address commercial claims.
  • Liaise with and supervise external counsel for outsourced legal matters, ensuring cost-effective and efficient representation.
  • Supervise and coordinate with business teams to gather facts and evidence, execute litigation strategies, and provide regular updates.

Corporate Governance:

  • Oversee corporate secretarial and compliance-related matters.
  • Manage corporate governance projects, including acquisitions, restructurings, and establishment of new entities.
  • Coordinate with external consultants for restructuring initiatives.
  • Advisory and Stakeholder Support:
  • Offer legal and strategic advice to internal stakeholders, translating complex concepts into actionable recommendations.
  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and support teams to align legal support with objectives.
  • General Legal Support:
  • Handle special assignments, projects, and duties related to the Legal Department.
  • Maintain records and reports to ensure compliance and support audits.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Excellent legal and strategic judgment with strong partnering skills.
  • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and quick learner.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to provide legal solutions proactively and mitigate risks effectively.
  • Proficiency in translating complex concepts into practical advice.

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