Lead - Legal Counsel

Role Summary

The Legal Counsel - Compliance will support the Legal & Compliance team in managing and monitoring India-level and global compliance requirements for AM/NS. This role involves ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations and internal policies, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to implement, oversee and maintain a robust compliance framework.

Job Responsibilities

I. Strong understanding of Indian laws and global compliance requirements and trends, to support implementation of India and global compliance tools and programs (e.g., anti-bribery, anti-corruption, whistleblower, sanctions check, data privacy).

II. Assist in drafting and reviewing compliance policies, SOPs, and training materials.

III. Review and adapt contracts and contract clauses for third parties that the company transacts with depending on identified risk and develop risk mitigation options to protect AM/NS from business and reputational risk.

IV. Liaise with internal departments and external counsel to address compliance queries and issues.

V. Maintain compliance records and certificates, prepare periodic updates and reports for global compliance team, senior management and regulatory bodies, as required.

VI. Conduct periodic risk assessments and evaluate control / mitigation measures, including in line with enterprise risk policy and assessment criteria developed by global team.

VII. Keeping abreast of latest laws, regulations, rules and industry trends impacting the organisation and assess impact on business operations.

Desired Candidate Profile

I. Bachelor s degree in law.

II. 3-6 years of relevant post-qualification experience from a law firm (Tier 1 or Tier 2) or in-house experience, with focus on business risk identification / compliance / legal / regulatory affairs, preferably in manufacturing / industrial sector.

III. Strong communication, analytical and drafting skills.

IV. Diligent, able to work independently and be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously.