Job Summary

Responsible for providing legal advice and guidance, as well as company secretarial management, for the Medline entities in India; ensuring compliance with prevailing legislative requirements, and thereby minimize Medline’s legal risk and exposure.

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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To act as a generalist in-house counsel providing timely and reliable legal counsel to the Medline entities in India

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To draft, review, negotiate and advise on a range of commercial agreements including vendor, service provider, confidentiality and employment related contracts

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To assist in developing, reviewing, updating and implementing internal legal and compliance policies, templates and processes

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To provide legal counsel to Medline’s Human Resources team regarding employment related concerns and disputes

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To act as the company secretary for Medline entities in India, and provide effective company secretarial guidance and management

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To monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and advise stakeholders on business impact and required actions

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To maintain in an organized, effective and confidential manner, all legal and compliance records

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To oversee and implement directives and strategy from regional and international legal, compliance, and privacy management

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To act as a primary contributor in the triage of, and subsequent response to, any compliance issues that may arise

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To adhere to Medline policies and procedures

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To at all times act in the best interests of the business

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

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Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university

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Qualified legal professional with relevant post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal team

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Strong knowledge of Indian corporate, commercial, contract, labor, and regulatory laws

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Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and handling legal risk in a business environment





5

Excellent corporate citizen

About Medline India:
Medline India was setup in 2010 in Pune, primarily as an offshore Development centre and to augment resources for Medline Industries LP headquartered in Chicago, USA. We are a 1500+ strong and growing team of technology, finance & and business support professionals who support our businesses worldwide towards a mission to make healthcare run better. We are proud to be certified as a ‘Excellent Place to Work’ by the Great Place to Work Institute® (India) for the duration May 2023 – May 2024.
We are an organization with a conducive work environment, ample opportunities to learn, contribute and grow with a highly empowered & engaged team. We encourage our people to share their best ideas and create new opportunities for our customers and ourselves to work together to solve today’s toughest healthcare challenges.
About Medline Industries, LP:
Established in 1966, Medline Industries LP is a renowned global healthcare organization boasting 56 years of consecutive sales growth, exceeding $21 billion in annual sales. With a workforce of over 36,000 professionals spread across the globe, we operate in more than 125 countries and territories. As the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies in the United States, Medline is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive products, education, and support across the continuum of care.
At present, Medline Industries, LP holds the esteemed position as the #1 market leader, delivering an extensive portfolio of over 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions. Our clientele includes hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centres, physician offices, home care agencies, providers, and retailers. We are proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the Chicago Tribune has consistently named us a Top Workplace for the past 12 years.

📌 Legal Counsel & Company Secretary (Pune)
🏢 Medline
📍 Pune