Head of Legal and Compliance

Legal Strategy:

• Develop and implement legal strategies in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Advising on all legal risks and implications pertaining to business development, Company’s operations, strategic tie up and collaborations, merger and acquisitions, divestments, Business Transfer Agreements, Share Purchase/ Sale Agreements including preparation and vetting of agreements, documents, contracts etc.
• Provide counsel on all major business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, financing and other high stake transaction matters.
• Effectively monitoring and handling of all legal cases, both in Indian and International jurisdictions, pertaining to Arbitration, Court cases (both civil and criminal), Contract disputes, Bank Guarantee encashment, other litigation etc. 

Governance:

• Oversee all corporate governance matters and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that the company operates within the legal frameworks of all jurisdictions in which it conducts business.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Establish and maintain an effective digital compliance program to prevent and detect violations of laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage the organization’s risk on account of litigation, dispute, and insurance matters.

Contract Management:

• Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts and agreements to protect the organization’s interests.
• Ensure that contractual arrangements align with company policies and legal standards.
• Advice and due diligence on property related matters

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Manage the department’s budget and resources effectively, ensuring efficient legal operations.

IPR Management: 

• Collaborate with teams to ensure early identification and timely application for obtaining statutory protections in relevant jurisdictions.
• Manage existing IPR portfolio ensuring that the IPR remains current and in-force by timely renewal, as required.
• Closely monitor IPR portfolio of the Business and ensure timely and effective action for preventing breach / infringement.

Litigation Supervision:

• Direct and manage all legal proceedings, including litigation, arbitration, and settlements in India & Overseas.
• Work with external counsel when necessary, ensuring cost-effective and efficient legal representation.
• Liaising with lawyers and consultants for various legal matters including criminal matters

Regulatory Affairs:

• Stay updated on industry-specific regulatory developments, communication & training on relevant updates to the executive team and other departments.
• Liaise with government authorities and regulators and Industry Bodies to represent the organization’s legal interests.

Ethics: