Position Summary: General Manager / Assistant General Manager – Legal

Location:
Goregaon, Mumbai Reporting To: Assistant Vice President – Legal & Secretarial Team Size: 5-6 Direct Reports Qualification
• LLB / LLM from a recognized institution. Experience
• 12-15+ years of relevant legal experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life sciences.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing legal teams.
• Hands-on experience in handling all types of contracts and legal agreements, including but not limited to commercial, corporate, domestic and international agreements, vendor and customer contracts, licensing arrangements, confidentiality agreements, service contracts, property-related documentation, and other business-critical legal instruments.
• Experience supporting domestic and international business operations is essential. About Inventia Healthcare Inventia Healthcare Limited is a pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organization headquartered in Mumbai with operations since 1985. The company specializes in value-added oral solid dosage formulations (OSDF) and operates a fully integrated manufacturing facility at Ambernath approved by leading regulatory authorities. With a growing global footprint spanning 28+ countries, Inventia continues to expand its presence across pharmaceuticals, injectables, nutraceuticals, and specialty healthcare solutions through its flagship businesses, Inventia Healthcare and Nutriventia. Position Summary The GM/AGM – Legal will play a key role in managing and strengthening the organization's legal function by providing strategic legal guidance. The role will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters, including commercial and corporate contracts, litigation, intellectual property, property-related legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. The incumbent will work closely with the Assistant Vice President – Legal & Secretarial and business stakeholders to safeguard organizational interests while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Strategy & Risk Management
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, contractual, regulatory, and commercial risks across the organization.
• Provide proactive legal support on strategic business initiatives, partnerships, investments, and corporate matters.
• Develop and strengthen legal processes, governance frameworks, controls, and documentation standards.
• Support the implementation of legal strategies aligned with business objectives. Contracts & Commercial Legal Support
• Draft,



review, negotiate, and execute all categories of contracts and legal agreements, including but not limited to:
• Commercial Agreements
• Vendor Contracts
• Distribution Agreements
• Licensing Agreements
• Service Agreements
• Confidentiality Agreements
• Domestic and International Business Agreements
• Property-related Agreements
• Ensure contract governance, compliance, and effective risk management.
• Support domestic and international business transactions from a legal perspective. Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Advise management on corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws.
• Drive legal compliance initiatives and governance practices across the organization.
• Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Manage litigation, arbitration, legal claims, and dispute resolution matters involving the organization.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels and law firms to ensure timely and effective resolution of legal matters.
• Develop strategies for dispute avoidance, risk mitigation, and legal resolution.
• Monitor ongoing legal matters and maintain accurate status reporting. Intellectual Property Management
• Manage and protect the organization's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and related rights.
• Coordinate registrations, renewals, enforcement actions, and protection mechanisms through external experts and law firms.
• Establish systems and controls to safeguard proprietary information and business assets. Property-Related Legal Matters
• Vet and review property-related legal documentation.
• Support lease agreements, registrations, title verification, due diligence, acquisitions, and other property transactions.
• Liaise with law firms and consultants on property-related matters.
• Maintain proper legal records and documentation pertaining to organizational properties. Stakeholder Management
• Liaise effectively with regulatory authorities, government bodies, legal firms, external counsels, and other external stakeholders.




• Partner with internal business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide timely legal guidance and support business objectives.
• Act as a key support to the Assistant Vice President
- Legal & Secretarial while fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Team Leadership & Functional Excellence
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop the legal team.
• Drive team performance, capability building, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a process-oriented, compliance-focused, and solution-driven culture.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and proactive problem-solving.
• Ensure alignment with the department's goals, priorities, and expectations.
• Manage external legal resources and departmental budgets effectively. Legal Operations, MIS & Reporting
• Develop and maintain robust legal MIS and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure real-time tracking and monitoring of contracts, litigations, compliance obligations, and intellectual property matters.
• Drive data-based decision-making through meaningful dashboards and reports.
• Monitor key legal metrics and continuously improve operational effectiveness. Desired Candidate Profile Functional Competencies
• Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing all types of contracts.
• Sound understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, legal compliance requirements, and business practices.
• Experience handling international contracts and cross-border transactions.
• Proven track record in litigation management and dispute resolution.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property management, including trademarks and copyrights.
• Experience in handling property-related legal matters and documentation.
• Robust knowledge of corporate legal affairs, risk management, and regulatory frameworks. Behavioral Competencies
• Strong business acumen and commercial orientation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• High degree of integrity, accountability, and professional maturity.
• Self-driven, proactive, and process-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong focus on MIS reporting, tracking, monitoring, and data-driven management practices.

📌 General Manager- Legal (Mumbai)
🏢 Inventia Healthcare
📍 Mumbai