Location: Gurgaon / Manesar, Haryana

Industry: Automotive Component Manufacturing

Experience: 10–15 Years

Qualification: LLB / BL (Mandatory)

Employment Type: Full time

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Legal to lead the legal function of a reputed Tier-1 Public Limited Automotive Component Manufacturing Company.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing strategic legal counsel to senior management and the Board of Directors, overseeing litigation, managing high-value commercial contracts, ensuring legal risk management, and safeguarding the organization's business interests.

This role requires strong expertise in commercial law, contract management, litigation, intellectual property, and labour and industrial laws, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing sector.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Legal Advisory & Leadership

- Provide strategic legal advice to the Managing Director, Board of Directors, and senior management.
- Oversee legal matters related to commercial transactions, manufacturing operations, regulatory requirements, and intellectual property.
- Lead litigation strategy across civil, criminal, arbitration, labour, and regulatory matters.
- Handle legal matters involving customers, suppliers, vendors, and other stakeholders.

2. Contract Management

- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, vendor agreements, customer agreements, and technology licensing agreements.
- Manage the complete contract lifecycle and ensure adequate protection of the company's commercial interests.
- Lead contract renegotiations with customers and suppliers.
- Provide legal support for business expansion, new projects, plant operations, and foreign collaborations.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

- Develop and execute litigation strategies across various legal forums.




- Manage external legal counsels and oversee case preparation, briefing, and legal proceedings.
- Handle pre-litigation disputes and negotiations to minimize legal risks.

4. Legal Governance & Compliance

- Advise on labour laws, industrial laws, factory laws, intellectual property, and real estate matters.
- Establish internal legal policies, controls, and standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate with the Company Secretary and other functional heads on legal and statutory compliance matters.
- Support the Board and senior management in legal risk management and governance-related matters.

5. Team & Stakeholder Management

- Lead the legal function and coordinate with internal departments.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsels, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
- Provide practical and business-oriented legal solutions to organizational challenges.

Required Candidate Profile

Experience:

- 10–15 years of overall experience in legal functions.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a leadership position such as Head of Legal, Legal Counsel, or a similar role.
- Strong experience in commercial law, contract management, and litigation.
- Experience in a listed company or large organization is preferred.
- Prior experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or engineering industry is highly preferred.
- Experience working with Tier-1 or large manufacturing organizations will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualification:

- LLB / BL degree from a recognized university (Mandatory).




- LLM or specialization in Corporate / Commercial Law will be an advantage.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of commercial laws, contract law, and intellectual property laws.
- Good understanding of labour and industrial laws, factory laws, and manufacturing-related regulations.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory skills.
- Litigation management and dispute resolution expertise.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal research / contract management tools.
- Willingness to travel between Gurgaon, Manesar, and Bhiwadi manufacturing facilities.

What We Offer

- Leadership opportunity in a growing, professionally managed public limited company.
- Direct reporting to the Managing Director with exposure to the Board of Directors.
- Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
- Career growth opportunities within an established automotive manufacturing organization.

Interested Candidates Candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply with their updated resumes.

Pay: ₹3,000,000.00 - ₹4,000,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

- How many years of experience do you have in the Legal domain?
- How many years of experience do you have as a Head of Legal, Legal Counsel, or in a similar leadership position?
- Are you willing to relocate to Gurgaon / Manesar, if required?
- Are you comfortable travelling regularly to manufacturing facilities in Manesar and Bhiwadi?
- What is your current CTC (in LPA)?
- What is your expected CTC (in LPA)?
- Do you have prior experience in the Automotive, Manufacturing, or Engineering industry?

Work Location: In person

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