Head Business Legal

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Legal Advisory

• Act as the principal legal advisor to the Board and senior leadership.
• Provide guidance on corporate strategy, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and new product launches.
• Anticipate legal risks and design proactive mitigation strategies.

2. Contract & Transaction Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor agreements, bancassurance tie-ups, reinsurance contracts, and distribution partnerships.
• Standardize policy documents and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage litigation related to claims, mis-selling, fraud, and contractual disputes.
• Coordinate with external counsel and represent the company in courts, consumer forums, and arbitration proceedings.
• Develop strategies to minimize litigation exposure.

4. Risk Management

• Identify potential legal risks in business operations and recommend preventive measures.
• Support internal audits, fraud investigations, and whistleblower cases.

5. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing legal team.
• Conduct training sessions for business teams on legal and regulatory matters.
• Foster a culture of compliance and ethical business practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  LLB/LLM from a reputed law school.

• Experience:

  15+ years in corporate legal roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.

• Expertise:

  Insurance law, corporate law, regulatory compliance, litigation management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and regulators.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in a

  Life Insurance company

  or BFSI sector.
• Deep understanding of

  insurance products, distribution models, and claims processes

  .
• High ethical standards, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to balance business growth with regulatory compliance.

mission-critical