Job Description:
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Lead arbitration and dispute resolution efforts including prelitigation strategy settlement negotiations and structuring favorable terms in settlements thereby managing the companys position in the arbitration proceedings.
Provide strategic direction for managing legal disputes and advise senior management on the optimal course of action in litigation and arbitration. Advise on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms including mediation and concili ation to avoid protracted litigation and ensure quicker resolutions.
Litigation and Regulatory Matters:
Oversee and manage the companys litigation strategy acting as the primary legal advisor on litigation matters.
Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex legal issues and ensure that the companys legal strategies align with overall business goals.
Advise on compliance with Indian regulatory authorities such as SEBI RBI and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Corporate Governance and Compliance (Companies Act 2013):
Advise senior management on corporate governance practices ensuring compliance with the Companies Act 2013 and related regulations.
Lead the preparation of corporate filings board resolutions shareholder agreements and statutory documents ensuring timely compliance with legal requirements.
Monitor legal and regulatory changes and assess their impact on the companys operations.
Contract Management and Negotiation:
Oversee the negotiation drafting and review of various business contracts ensuring legal enforceability and minimizing risk exposure.
Identify potential legal risks in business agreements and lead the development of risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure that all contracts and agreements align with the companys business objectives and legal requirements under Indian law.
Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy and Protection:
Direct the companys approach to intellectual property management including patents trademarks copyrights and trade secrets.
Ensure the protection and enforcement of the companys intellectual property rights handling disputes registrations and licensing agreements.
Manage IP portfolios ensuring compliance with relevant IP laws and maximizing value.
Risk Management and Legal Advisory:
Identify legal risks in business operations and lead efforts to mitigate risks through sound legal advice and policy imple mentation.
Collaborate with senior management and business units to provide proactive legal support for strategic initiatives acquisitions and new business ventures.
Advise on legal aspects of business transactions including mergers acquisitions joint ventures and corporate restructuring.
Mergers Acquisitions and Corporate Transactions:
Lead legal aspects of mergers acquisitions joint ventures and other corporate transactions.
Manage due diligence processes negotiate transaction terms and ensure compliance with Indian laws and regulatory approvals.
Oversee the integration of new acquisitions or business units ensuring legal compliance at every stage.
Stakeholder and BoardLevel Support:
Regularly interact with the board of directors and senior leadership providing updates on legal risks regulatory changes and key legal matters affecting the business.
Advise on corporate governance and shareholder relations and represent the company in shareholder meetings and corporate events.
Lead the legal team in preparing presentations reports and legal opinions for the board and other key stakeholders.