Position: Legal Counsel Head

Location: Hyderabad, India

Industry: Manufacturer Defence manufacturing

Qualification: Bachelors or Masters degree in Law from a reputable institution; bar qualification in India or other Commonwealth countries is a plus.

Experience: 10+ years of experience in manufacturing corporate and commercial law.

- Strong knowledge of laws (corporate and commercial), with experience in South Asia or other common law jurisdictions being a plus.

Job Overview: This role involves handling corporate and commercial legal matters, ensuring compliance, managing disputes, and overseeing corporate governance. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and develop expertise in diverse legal areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Legal Support:

- Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to stakeholders on a wide range of legal topics, including contractual matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents such as commercial contracts, GTCs, NDAs, MOUs, and other contractual arrangements related to sales, purchases, supply, consultancy, agency, distribution, real estate, construction, mining, and banking.
- Develop or update contract templates and adapt existing templates to local requirements.
- Assist and liaise with the Group Insurance Department and local brokers for insurance claims and queries.
- Alert stakeholders to legal and regulatory risks, providing solutions to mitigate those risks.

Compliance:

- Act as the compliance point of contact for the region, ensuring implementation of Group compliance programs.
- Assist in training business teams exposed to compliance risks.
- Provide advice on compliance-related issues, with support from the Group Compliance team.




- Dispute and Litigation Management:
- Manage disputes, pre-litigation, and litigation matters, including arbitration.
- Develop effective strategies to resolve legal issues, protect the company's interests, and address commercial claims.
- Liaise with and supervise external counsel for outsourced legal matters, ensuring cost-effective and efficient legal representation.
- Supervise and coordinate with business teams to gather facts and evidence, execute litigation strategies, and provide regular updates on litigation progress.

Corporate Governance:

- Oversee corporate secretarial and compliance-related matters for legal entities in South Asia.
- Manage corporate governance projects, including acquisitions, restructurings, and the establishment of new legal entities.
- Coordinate with external consultants for corporate restructuring initiatives.
- Advisory and Stakeholder Support:
- Offer legal and strategic advice to internal stakeholders, translating complex legal concepts into actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with sales, operations, and support teams to align legal support with business objectives.
- General Legal Support:
- Handle special assignments, projects, and other duties related to the Legal Department as directed by the APAC General Counsel.
- Maintain updated records and reports to ensure regulatory compliance and support audits.

Skills and Attributes:

- Excellent legal and strategic judgment with solid business partnering skills.
- High level of integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and a quick learner.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide legal solutions proactively and mitigate risks effectively.
- Proficiency in translating complex legal concepts into practical business advice.

📌 Legal Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 IDEAL PLACEMENT AND CONSULTANTS
📍 Hyderabad