Associate Vice President-Legal

Job Title

Associate Vice President, Lega

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About the Function**

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We're legal guides, understanding the sophisticated laws that surround our business and our brands. Our team are responsible for a range of challenges, from Corporate and Intellectual Property to Merger & Acquisitions and Complian

ce.We're always seeking creative ways to tackle the evolving challenges that today's world presents. Our dedicated colleagues around the world are not just outstanding lawyers but also brilliant communicators and advisors. Whatever your skill as a lawyer, your distinct and valuable perspective will be celebrated and nurtured in our inclusive cultu

re.About the Tea

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Reports To: Senior Counsel, Global Business Operat

ionsDepartment: L

egalTeam Leadership: Member of the DBS extended leadership team. Supervises one in-house counsel and has oversight of a team of legal professionals for legal shared services to

wer.About the R

ole:Position Sum

maryWe are looking for expert Senior In-House Counsel to lead own thel function for Diageo's largest shared services hub in India (two offices between Bangalore and Gurgaon). This varied role combines responsibilities as legal advisor, Data Protection Officer (DPO), and Company Secretary, while also providing oversight on procurement contracting, investigations, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in handling a legal support team, engaging directly with senior collaborators, and delivering strategic, risk-aware legal soluti

ons.Role and Responsibilit

ies:Key Responsibili

tiesLegal & Contractual Overs

• ightProvide legal counsel to DBSI functions including procurement, HR, finance, IT, compliance, CSR, facilities, and operati
• ons.Lead and supervise the negotiation, review, and execution of sophisticated agreements, including outsourcing arrangements, vendor contracts, service-level agreements, SaaS and technology deals, real estate projects, settlement agreeme
• nts.Supervise a team of procurement legal professionals to ensure quality, timely, and compliant contract support to internal clie
• nts.Provide legal support on all HR, tax and regulatory related matt
• ers.Dispute resolution and litigation management with support of external cou

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Leader*

• ship Supervise and mentor a junior in-house lawyer and a team of legal professionals supporting global procurement operat
• ions.Lead a high-performing, service-oriented legal team within
• DBSI.Implement best practices, knowledge sharing, and professional development initiatives across the
• team.Ownership of Diageo legal policies (Anti-bribery, AML,

*etc).

Data Protection Officer*

• (DPO)Serve as the DPO for India operations, ensuring compliance with India's DPDP Act, GDPR, other relevant privacy regulations and Diageo's data privacy pol
• icies.Conduct data privacy risk assessments, DPIAs, and compliance a
• udits.Liaise with global privacy teams, government authorities, and internal stakeholders on data protection ma

*tters.

Company Secretarial Responsib*

• ilitiesAct as Company Secretary for the India legal entity (as required), ensuring full compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and related statutory oblig
• ations.Support board meetings, filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), and maintenance of statutory registers and r
• ecords.Collaborate with external secretarial consultants and advisors when nec

*essary.

Investigation & Risk*

• SupportProvide legal oversight in internal investigations, including employee misconduct, whistleblower complaints, fraud, and compliance b
• reaches.Collaborate with HR, Business Integrity, and Audit teams to ensure fair, well-documented investigations and appropriate legal re
• sponses.Advise on POSH requi

*rements.

Customer Engagement & G*

• overnanceWork closely with senior leaders and business heads across functions, providing commercially sound legal advice aligned with strategic pr
• iorities.Support internal policy development, risk mitigation initiatives, and compliance fr
• ameworks.Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners, including regulators, vendors, and legal

**advisors.

Qualifications &**

• ; ExperienceIndian-qualified lawyer with 10–12 +years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house roles in Corporate / a multinatio
• nal company.Experience in leading legal support for shared services or centralized legal functions is preferred but other relevant experience will b
• e consideredProven expertise in contract negotiation, corporate governance, data privacy, and regulatory

**compliance.

Flexible Worki**

ng Statement: Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to handle your wellbeing and balance your prioritie

**s from day one

Divers**

ity statement: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And crafting an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucia

l part of this.We accept diversity in the sense. This means that you'll be encouraged and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mind

sets, and more.Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of crafting the next generation of celebrations for consumers ar

ound the world.Feel inspired? Then this may be the oppor

tunity for you.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you gather this information when you submit yo

ur application.