The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) leads the legal department, manages all legal affairs, ensures compliance with laws/regulations and mitigates legal risks. While acting as the principal legal advisor to senior management and the Board, the CLO also supports strategic growth and represents the company before courts/tribunals.

Role & Responsibilities

- Advise the top management on corporate governance, risk management and legal issues.
- Advise internal department on corporate, labor, intellectual property and compliance-related matters.
- Attend the official meetings and advise the top management or concern department on legal matters.
- Appear and represent the company as advocate before various courts and tribunals.
- Build and manage relationships with external counsel, regulatory authorities and government bodies.
- Oversee litigation, compliance and legal issues.




- Draft and review high-value, complex documents.
- Lead, supervise, mentor and develop the in-house legal team.
- Give legal training to company’s employees to mitigate the risk.
- Design and oversee the company policies.

Key Skills

- Proven expertise in compliance and litigation management.
- Solid leadership, decision-making and advisory skills.
- High ethical standards and business acumen.

Qualifications & Experience

- LLB/LLM from a recognized institution
- 12+ years of progressive legal experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- COP (Bar Council License)

Notice PeriodImmediate - 2 MonthsJob TypePermanentJob LocationDelhi

📌 Chief Legal Officer (CLO) (New Delhi)
🏢 JM Jain
📍 New Delhi