Head of Legal

23 hours ago

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India IT Services Company Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 60,00,000 per year

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished
Head of Legal
to lead the Legal function of a
large manufacturing organization
. This is a
critical leadership role
responsible for safeguarding the company's interests in all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. The incumbent will proactively mitigate risks, manage litigations, ensure asset and property protection, and provide strategic counsel to senior leadership to support business growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring
extensive experience in domestic and cross-border transactions
, commercial contracting, and legal governance within large-scale industrial or manufacturing enterprises.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement key legal processes related to
    contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial agreements
    , including
    cross-border contracts and partnerships
    .
  • Provide
    strategic and operational legal guidance
    to the senior leadership team across business functions.
  • Manage and advise on
    litigation, arbitration, contract disputes, product liability, and property-related legal issues
    .
  • Oversee
    legal due diligence
    for land acquisition, title verification, and ensure adherence to all statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Draft, vet, review, and negotiate diverse legal documents including
    EPC & O&M Contracts, PPAs, NDAs, MOUs, JVs, Guarantees, and Cross-Border Agreements
    .
  • Ensure timely
    implementation of new laws, government policies, and judicial amendments
    within the organization.
  • Conduct
    legal audits
    to ensure compliance with
    labour and industrial laws
    such as the Factories Act, ESI, PF, Gratuity, Bonus, Minimum Wages, and Contract Labour (R&A) Act.
  • Liaise with external counsel and manage litigations before
    Supreme Court, High Courts, and Industrial Tribunals
    .
  • Advise management on
    legal risk assessment, mitigation strategies
    , and compliance governance.
  • Regularly
    brief senior management
    on critical litigations, compliance developments, and risk exposures.

Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor of Law (LLB)
    ;
    Postgraduate degree in Law (LLM)
    preferred.
  • Minimum
    23 years of progressive legal experience
    in
    Corporate, Civil, Industrial, Business, and IPR laws
    , with strong exposure to
    cross-border legal and contractual matters
    .
  • Proven background in
    large manufacturing or industrial organizations
    .

Skills & Competencies

  • Deep understanding of
    Company Law, Contract Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Competition Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations
    , and
    international trade laws
    .
  • Strong expertise in
    litigation management, land and property laws, industrial compliance, and cross-border contracting
    .
  • Excellent
    negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
    .
  • Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
  • Leadership capability to foster a culture of
    integrity, compliance, and ethical governance
    .

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