Gm-cluster Legal

Job Req ID: 39619- Location: Lucknow, IN- Function: Other- About:

- Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

**Role
**Cluster Legal Head
- TUP.
**Job Level/ Designation
**M3/General Manager
**Function / Department
**Legal
**Location
**Lucknow**

**Key Result Areas/**

**Accountabilities
- **LITIGATION MANAGEMENT & LEGAL NOTICES**
- **CONTRACT MANAGEMENT**

**Engage with the Leadership team periodically to understand the business requirements and draft necessary Contracts, SOP’s, Notices for appointment / Termination/Renewal of Vendors/Partners, etc Ensure there are no back foot situations and risks are identified and adequately covered in the interest of the business while performance of the contract.**
- **Coordinate with other stakeholder function and agree on Pre-printed**:

- **Standardized Contract /SLA**

**Service Provider Agreements;**

**Channel Support Agreements,**

**Real Estate Agreements;**

**Network related Agreements;**

**Customer Service,**

**HR Related Agreements,**

**Such other contracts as may be required in course of business requirements**
- **Business Enterprise Agreements**:
**RFP, Bid, Tender, NDA’s, SLA’s, MSA & Deviation Note (RFP, Bid, Tender),Etc**

**Such other contracts as may be required in course of business requirements**
- **Enterprise Product Agreements**:
**For Eg: PRI (Primary Rate Interface - Landline);**

**Mobility (Varied Customer Services as per requirement);**

**IOT (Internet of Things);**

**Super IOT: Additional Services in addition to IOT;**

**Such other contracts as may be required in course of business requirements**
- **Ensure zero deviation from the standard contracts.**:

- **Ensure Execution of the contracts as per DOA.**
- **COMPLIANCE, ADVISORY, MARKET VISITS & PROACTIVE CHECKS**

**CLHs should be seen as a 'solution provider' or a 'trouble shooter' “Crises Manager” in a pro-active manner which would help the Business Team in achieving the desired business goals.**
- **Work in close coordination with HR team on conducting statutory audits and employee related compliances and also effectively handle matters before labour Tribunals and Courts. Timely reporting of any employment law related issues at Circle to stakeholders.**:

- **Report to the business head and corporate legal team immediately if anti-bribery or anti-competitive practices are adopted against the interest of the company.**:

- **Engaging by structured periodical meeting with the Circle functions & CLT to identify new risk areas and develop proactive strategy and support Business targets.**:

- **Keep the business team informed on any deviation reported in the circle.**:

- **Visit distributors, associate distributors, retailers, customers along with the business team and identify the new practices and deviations in the market.**:

- **Participate and Support All Department and guide them whenever there is a requirement of legal intervention without limiting to Police enquiries.**:

- **Participate as management representative in all Critical committee workings as per HR protocol.**
- **LEGAL ADMINISTRATION**

**Deliver commercial value through effective circle litigation management-including reduction in numbers and fees thereby effective and optimal utilization of resources and budget at circle.**

**External network management and Budgeting : Continuous review and updation of the law firms/advocates at circle to provide cost effective, best in class in-house legal support through the following**:

- **Prepare standardized budget on discretionary expenses for circle in the following heads**:

- **Pending litigation expenses. (Agree on an average cost of per litigation).**:

- **To identify and enable Outsourcing of non-value adding transactional work.**:

- **Overall to ensure there are potential savings of discretionary expenses.**:

- **Quarterly review of cost against budget.**:

- **Ensure timely issuance of due payment notice(s) (penalties/claims) etc**:

- **Ensure timely issuance of notices (defaults/breaches and reply notice in case of potential disputes/ disputes as per requirements of the contracts and agreements. c) Ensure provision of informa