Head of Legal

We are looking for an experienced Solicitor or Advocate to join our Legal Department. The role involves providing legal advisory, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing litigation, and protecting intellectual property. Key Responsibilities:Legal Advisory & Compliance: Provide legal counsel to the company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Litigation Management: Collaborate with external legal counsel, draft legal responses, and take necessary actions to manage or prevent disputes.Intellectual Property Protection: Safeguard trademarks, copyrights, designs, and patents from unauthorized use.Counterfeit Action: Take legal measures against counterfeit or unauthorized products in the market.Labour Law Compliance: Ensure adherence to labour laws, particularly concerning the company’s manufacturing facilities.Contracts & Regulatory Compliance: Handle legal matters related to contracts, company law, commercial regulations, packaged commodities, and international agreements.Government Liaison: Engage with regulatory bodies to ensure smooth business operations within legal frameworks.Qualifications & Skills Required:Qualified Solicitor or Advocate with relevant legal experience.Minimum 8 years of experience (exceptional candidates with lesser experience may be considered).Strong knowledge of Indian legal system, courts, and legal procedures.Expertise in company law, labour law, commercial law, and intellectual property rights.Experience in international contracts and government regulations is an advantage.Proficiency in drafting and interpreting legal documents, responses, and pleadings.Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.