Legal

Tasks

A) Contract Management -
Drafting/Vetting of Contracts; negotiations and finalization of contracts; Structured Contracts; Contracts for Projects of the Company and new business models.- Structure contracts for critical projects and new business ventures;- Create contract landscape and alignment with critical stakeholders for finalization- Keep abreast on critical legal clauses in the contract viz. Arbitration, Jurisdiction, Liability, Indemnity etc. and advise business accordingly.- Risk evaluation of contracts and advise on mitigating measures- Drafting of Distributor Agreement, Supply Agreement, Technology License Agreement, Trademark License Agreement, Contract templates for various procurement activities, Employment Agreement/HR contracts etc.

B) Litigation Management -
Handling litigations (Civil, Criminal, Consumer, Arbitration, Antitrust)- Handling Litigation filed against the Company viz. Civil, Criminal, Arbitration, Consumer- Evaluate legal claims and strategize handling of litigation.- Identify and evaluate lawyers for engaging them for handling litigations.- Draft/Vet written statements, counters, rejoinders etc.- Legal research and advise lawyers on the legal precedents.- Close follow-up with lawyers till risks in the litigations are adequately mitigated

C) Legal Advisory -
Advisory to business; risk analysis and risk mitigating measures; In-depth analysis of facts prior to providing legal opinions- Legal evaluation and opinions to business functions on various topics.- Tendering flawless legal advices considering the risk exposure to the Organization.- Advices on proactive and mitigating measures to be adhered to.- Evaluate high critical topics and suitably approach external law firms for legal advices.- Extensive research on various legal topics such as antitrust laws, arbitration laws, civil laws, labour laws and IP laws.

D) Antitrust compliances;Initiate proactive measures to sensitize business on Antitrust violations- Review contracts from Antitrust perspective and provide advisory to business on Do’s and Don'ts- Implementation of identified legal projects to support business.- Create processes and standards for various legal activities in the Organization- Training to employees on Antitrust and other critical legal issues periodically.- Implementation of Corporate legal guidelines and policies in the organization.- Adhere to various HQ driven projects such as Contract Review, Data Protection, Antitrust etc

E) Intellectual Property Rights Management - Trademarks, Patents, Designs and CopyrightProtection of Intellectual Property Rights viz. trademark, designs, patents and copyright- Coordination with Head Quarters for protection of IP.- Create local policies/guidelines on IPR protection.- Initiate action against third parties for infringement of IP Rights.- Train employees and business functions on protection of IP Rights

F) Implementation of HQ Corporate Guidelines

G) Other Assignments:
Review of contracts and templates at regular intervals in line with changes in law/regulations;- Evaluate upcoming/new laws in the Country and advice on various compliances and impact to the Organization;- Regular meetings and discussions with external lawyers/law firms on changes in law, judicial precedents, review of pending litigations.
- A) Contract Management -
Drafting/Vetting of Contracts; negotiations and finalization of contracts; Structured Contracts; Contracts for Projects of the Company and new business models.- Structure contracts for critical projects and new business ventures;- Create contract landscape and alignment with critical stakeholders for finalization- Keep abreast on critical legal clauses in the contract viz. Arbitration, Jurisdiction, Liability, Indemnity etc. and advise business accordingly.- Risk evaluation of contracts and advise on mitigating measures- Drafting of Distributor Agreement, Supply Agreement, Technology License Agreement, Trademark License Agreement, Contract templates for various procurement activities, Employment Agreement/HR contracts etc.

B) Litigation Management -
Handling litigations (Civil, Criminal, Consumer, Arbitration, Antitrust)- Handling Litigation filed against the Company viz. Civil, Criminal, Arbitration, Consumer- Evaluate legal claims and strategize handling of litigation.- Identify and evaluate lawyers for engaging them for handling litigations.- Draft/Vet written statements, counters, rejoinders etc.- Legal research and advise lawyers on the legal precedents.- Close follow-up with lawyers till risks in the litigations are adequately mitigated

C) Legal Advisory -
Advisory to business; risk analysis and risk mitigating measures; In-depth analysis of facts prior to providing legal opinions- Legal evaluation and opinions to business functions on various topics.- Tendering flawless legal advices considering the risk exposure to the Organization.- Advices on proactive and mitigating measures to be adhered to.- Evaluate high critical top