Only candidates based out of Mumbai apply Only Candidates with 8+ years of experience to apply Job Description Reporting to the head legal you will be responsible for : Managing internal and Oversee legal compliances for all business operations and assets of the organisation Assist business functions on all legal matters in day-to-day business including ensuring that contracts (both supplier and customer) of the businesses in the country are fit for purpose and include appropriate protections for the businesses, including through the implementation of Group-wide policies designed to optimise and standardise contractual terms and mitigate contractual risk. Review, draft and negotiate contracts. Support the Head of Legal India with the effective management of commercial disputes and litigation to which the businesses become involved including, where relevant, liaising with insurers and the effective reporting of such matters to relevant members of Legal and other key stakeholders. Drive and support Compliance initiatives for the businesses in the country, working in conjunction with the Compliance team, where necessary, having responsibility for ensuring appropriate directives, policies, procedures, and training for the businesses in the region are generally in place, including, where applicable, the implementation of Group-wide directives, policies and procedures. Advise and support on Privacy compliance in the country, including being appointed as the Data Protection Officer where local laws require the appointment. Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the activities of the businesses and operations in the country and its clients in order to anticipate future risks and issues and provide updates to the Head of Legal India, compliance colleagues and other key stakeholders where necessary to ensure that the businesses in the country are prepared to respond to any such developments. Support the Group Company Secretary with the administration of legal entities in the region and the implementation and compliance with internal corporate governance policies, controls and procedures. Assist with new business, acquisitions and/or disposals by the business generally and specifically in relation to its businesses in the region. Review, update and create precedent agreements and legal processes as needed and appropriate Assisting in driving compliance with relevant laws and regulations for the business operations especially relating to environment and labour laws, factories act and other manufacturing intensive laws. Proficient on changes in the data privacy field and implementation of the new data privacy laws for the corporation. Experienced with digital / AI related solutions and tools to provide better and quicker in-house legal services to internal clients including on contract management, compliance trackers, contract life cycle management etc. The Successful Applicant Ideally you are a lawyer with 8 to 10 years of experience with a mix of Law Firm and In-House experience in an MNC. You should have experience in chemical/pharma/food business in both the legal and compliance roles. What's on Offer Opportunity to work in an MNC Learning and Growth Opportunity
