Associate Legal Counsel, India

1 month ago

Mumbai, India FMC Corporation Full time

Mumbai based legal employee, part of FMC Corporate Law Department, with focus on India & SW Asia market. Looking for a savvy business partner that can provide both practical advice and operational / functional support on the legal, regulatory, and business matters and issues pertaining to multi-national crop protection company. The successful candidate for this role will have demonstrated the ability to work independently & proactively and support legal counsel in India & SW Asia, business & service functions, have clear communication skills with external lawyers and consultants, on often time-sensitive, matters.

The successful candidate for this role will “hit-the-ground-running” and be responsible for a wide range of work, including the following:

Ethics and Compliance: Provide guidance with respect to compliance program in India and SW Asia, including identifying gaps and instituting corrective actions. Brand Protection & IP: Closely work with the Brand Enforcement Team as an advisor on investigator appointments & due diligence, conducting raids, handling counterfeit actions, police actions, etc. Commercial Business Partnering: Draft negotiate & finalize critical contracts related to India & SW Asia growth projects (including plant health business projects), channel engagement initiatives and digitization activities/ digital tools/ Precision Ag. Advise the operations and supply chain teams with respect to customs and tolling operations. Support Distributors’ and Marketing Agency documentation, handle queries from licensing & compliance perspective and support to review and strengthen channel control framework. Support commercial colleagues handling Corporate Partnerships, GSS business and Channel Engagements. Work closely with MarCom and Digital Initiatives team and provide legal advice on Precision Ag, social media compliance, privacy issues (in alignment with Data Privacy lead), etc. General Legal Advice and risk management: Legal advisor to Tax team on needs basis. Advise on the Real Estate Matters and bring hands on experience in merger & acquisition. Provide strong support to Credit Control & Customer Service team. Review the HR onboarding & exit process/ documentation and have oversight on labour & payroll compliances (corporate & Branch office, R&D site and factories). Provide legal inputs to CSR initiatives and advise on documentation, compliances & due diligence of third parties. Work closely with Procurement (commercial) & Sourcing and Controllership teams on contracts and DOA framework. Effectively support global initiatives on contracts and legal spend and ensure stakeholders follow the global mandated processes. Handle other matters that may be assigned by the India Counsel. Work with key external law firms to ensure Company’s interest is protected from various aspects. Keep abreast with latest legislation changes, timely analysis and update to the Legal Counsel and Sr. Mgt on impact of relevant legislative changes and take pro-active steps to address and mitigate identified risks. Participate in Industry Association meetings as required. Litigation support and management: Monitor the ongoing court cases such as Civil, Criminal, Arbitration, matters, Legal Metrology, Consumer Cases, Misbranding Cases, Labour Cases, Insecticides / FCO cases etc. and advice business operations on litigation strategy.

Requirements

LLB degree from reputed law school with at least 15 years law firm and MNC combined experience Qualified company secretary (preferable but not essential); Knowledge of the manufacturing industry (esp. agro-chemical, pharma, FMCG industry) and understanding of general issues facing MNCs in India In depth knowledge of Insecticides Act, Fertilizer Control Order, Legal Metrology, Manufacturing related laws (preferred) Ability to liaise well with regulatory / external stakeholders including service provider across India & SW Asia Ability to interact with wide spectrum of internal stakeholders, including, senior management, effectively. Commercial understanding and keen interest to closely work with business & operations. Strong Legal and business acumen having solutions-oriented mindset. Ability to take ownership of multiple workstreams. Ability to work in agile operating environment and matrix organization. Adept at coordinating with cross-functional teams and understand regulatory issues / risks. Experience / exposure to indirect tax issues would be a plus. Strong multi-tasking capability and interpersonal skills; Team player with ability to work independently and under pressure; Fluency in English (both written and spoken) required; and Legal drafting expertise.

Competencies

Functional/Technical Skills Problem Solving Informing Conflict Management Perseverance Written Communications Interpersonal Savvy Negotiation skills Integrity and Trust Ethics and Values Dealing with Ambiguity Self-Knowledge Proactive

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Legal & Compliance Counsel - India

    2 weeks ago

    Mumbai, India Galderma Full time

    With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that spans the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable...

  • Legal Counsel

    1 week ago

    Mumbai, India Standard Chartered Full time

    **Job***: Legal **Primary Location***: Asia-India-Mumbai **Schedule***: Full-time **Employee Status***: Permanent **Posting Date***: 14/Feb/2023, 10:20:51 PM **Unposting Date***: Ongoing **Roles and Responsibility** **Strategy** - Possesses technical knowledge of the legal landscape for RB and CPBB with overarching accountability to the Head, Legal,...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 months ago

    Mumbai, India Kenvue Full time

    **Legal Counsel**-2307002311W **Description** **Kenvue - Part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies,** based in Skillman, N.J., is one of the world's largest consumer health and personal care products company. Our consumer companies produce many of the world's most trusted brands, among them JOHNSON'S® Baby, BAND-AID®, NEUTROGENA®, TYLENOL®,...

  • Associate Legal

    1 month ago

    Mumbai, India Sony Pictures Networks India Full time

    Position: Associate- Legal (Band F1)Reporting into: Principal Legal CounselBusiness/Function: Legal and S&PLocation: Mumbai Purpose/Overview of the role: Reporting to the Principal Legal Counsel, the incumbent will provide legal support to the Distribution business at Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India...

  • Associate Legal

    1 month ago

    Mumbai, India Sony Pictures Networks India Full time

    Position: Associate- Legal (Band F1)Reporting into: Principal Legal CounselBusiness/Function: Legal and S&PLocation: Mumbai Purpose/Overview of the role: Reporting to the Principal Legal Counsel, the incumbent will provide legal support to the Distribution business at Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India...

  • Legal Counsel

    1 day ago

    Mumbai, India Kenvue Full time

    **Legal Counsel**-2307007849W Description Legal Counsel **Who we are** At Kenvue, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, we believe there is extraordinary power in everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands—including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and...

  • Counsel, Legal

    4 days ago

    Mumbai, India Visa Full time

    Company Description Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure...

  • Legal Associate

    2 months ago

    Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Markzenia Legal Full time

    **Markzenia Legal - Legal Associate Position** **About the Organization** Markzenia Legal, a Legal Consultancy Firm of the Markzenia Group, is a new entrant in the legal sector. We are a subsidiary of the Markzenia Group, a renowned Pharma Regulatory and Compliance Consultancy Firm. Our team consists of esteemed senior lawyers, attorneys, and counselors...

  • Associate Legal Counsel, India

    1 month ago

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India FMC Corporation Full time

    **Ethics and Compliance**: - Provide guidance with respect to compliance program in India and SW Asia, including identifying gaps and instituting corrective actions. - **Brand Protection & IP**: - Closely work with the Brand Enforcement Team as an advisor on investigator appointments & due diligence, conducting raids, handling counterfeit actions, police...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 months ago

    Mumbai, India First Abu Dhabi Bank Full time

    Job Description Job Purpose The role is responsible for the provision of legal support to FAB’s C&TB and GCF business lines in Asia (mainly India Singapore, Hong Kong and China) and other non-Global Markets related legal matters, with a primary responsibility for India. The role manages legal risk in India and elsewhere in Asia (and, where...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 week ago

    Mumbai, India First Abu Dhabi Bank Full time

    Job Description Job Purpose The role is responsible for the provision of legal support to FAB’s C&TB and GCF business lines in Asia (mainly India Singapore, Hong Kong and China) and other non-Global Markets related legal matters, with a primary responsibility for India. The role manages legal risk in India and elsewhere in Asia (and, where...

  • Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    Mumbai, India Mangalam Placement Full time

    **Company**: Worley **Location** Mumbai **Experience** 6-8 Years **Key Skills** Legal Counsel, LLB **Position: Legal Counsel** **Qualification: LLB,LLM** **Experience: 4 to 8 years** **Location: Mumbai** **Job description** Contract Review: - Working with the Sales (proposal) team, review of prime contracts to identify deviations and contractual...

  • Legal Associate

    2 weeks ago

    Mumbai, India Falcon Legal Full time

    HIRING FOR LITIGATION TEAM - CIVIL AND CRIMINAL Company Description Falcon Legal is a leading and versatile Full-Service Law Firm located in Mumbai. We specialize in Litigation - Criminal & Civil, and also cater to Arbitration, Family Law, Litigation, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Matters, Due Diligence, Negotiable Instruments, Writ Petitions,...

  • Legal Associate

    1 month ago

    Mumbai, India Falcon Legal Full time

    HIRING FOR LITIGATION TEAM -CIVIL AND CRIMINALCompany DescriptionFalcon Legalis a leading and versatile Full-Service Law Firm located in Mumbai.We specialize in Litigation - Criminal & Civil,and also cater to Arbitration, Family Law, Litigation, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Matters, Due Diligence, Negotiable Instruments, Writ Petitions, and general...

  • Legal Associate

    1 month ago

    Mumbai, India Falcon Legal Full time

    HIRING FOR LITIGATION TEAM - CIVIL AND CRIMINALCompany DescriptionFalcon Legal is a leading and versatile Full-Service Law Firm located in Mumbai. We specialize in Litigation - Criminal & Civil, and also cater to Arbitration, Family Law, Litigation, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Matters, Due Diligence, Negotiable Instruments, Writ Petitions, and...

  • Legal Associate

    1 month ago

    Mumbai, India Falcon Legal Full time

    HIRING FOR LITIGATION TEAM - CIVIL AND CRIMINALCompany DescriptionFalcon Legal is a leading and versatile Full-Service Law Firm located in Mumbai. We specialize in Litigation - Criminal & Civil, and also cater to Arbitration, Family Law, Litigation, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Matters, Due Diligence, Negotiable Instruments, Writ Petitions, and...

  • Legal Associate

    1 month ago

    Mumbai, India Falcon Legal Full time

    HIRING FOR LITIGATION TEAM - CIVIL AND CRIMINAL Company Description Falcon Legal is a leading and versatile Full-Service Law Firm located in Mumbai. We specialize in Litigation - Criminal & Civil, and also cater to Arbitration, Family Law, Litigation, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Matters, Due Diligence, Negotiable Instruments, Writ Petitions,...

  • In-house Legal Counsel

    2 months ago

    Navi Mumbai, India Manfra Full time

    Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - Full-time **Company Description**: MANFRA hiring for a Leading EV company. - Providing legal advice to the company regarding business transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, labour negotiations, or contract negotiations - Preparing legal documents such as briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and...

  • India Legal Counsel

    7 days ago

    navi mumbai, India Nouryon Full time

    Job Objective:The Legal Counsel – India will serve a critical role in Nouryon’s global legal group in support of the company’s mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that answer’s society’s needs – today and in the future. This all-round lawyer will work closely with Nouryon’s India business team as well as members of the...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    mumbai, India Taggd Full time

    Role – Legal Counsel – Real estate and complianceReporting To – General CounselJob Location – MumbaiRole SummaryThe incumbent shall be the principal legal counsel and adviser to the Real estate and compliance functions of the Company.The Legal Counsel is primarily responsible for:Negotiating or reviewing and approving all material contracts...