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This position will be responsible for supporting the OGC Corporate Ethics and Integrity team in India and assisting in all required legal matters, including both internal and external coordination of legal issues related to the market in India. The Legal Counsel is expected to provide legal advice and opinions on day-to-day legal matters relevant to all departments/functions for the Indian market, with a primary focus on regulatory compliance and ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, Ford policies, and procedures. The position will ensure adherence to the compliance program and company policies, including, but not limited to, anti-bribery and anti-money laundering (AML) measures, to mitigate risks and ensure legal conformity. This position will be responsible for supporting all elements of corporate ethics and compliance, including code of conduct and corporate policy, SpeakUp reporting and investigations, training, and third-party due diligence. This role is intended to handle work assigned individually as well as collaborate as part of a team, both locally and globally. Education Qualification : Minimum Bachelors Degree in Law Experience: Number of Years of Experience: 8 - 10 years. Professional Exposure (Technical Skills): Having been practicing law in either an international law firm or a corporate counsel for a multinational company (in the legal department) Preferred previous experiences: In addition to the above professional practice skill, experience with compliance (anti-bribery), sanctions compliance, or export control compliance Functional Skills: Negotiation, presentation, training Behavioral Skills: Integrity, transparency, service mind with a team player mindset. Special Knowledge/Skills Required: Microsoft Office skills, Proficient English skills. Any others: 1. Able to travel, flexibility, ability to handle work under pressure and set his/her high standard, able to prioritize his/her work to meet the stretch deadline. 2. Able to develop specific legal expertise areas, i.e., compliance, antimoney laundering, legal support to distribution, marketing, and sales teams, or support to HR, and global litigation management teams. Brief Roles and Responsibilities for this Position in India: Support the OGC Corporate Ethics and Integrity in India by providing legal support for all matters related to the Indian market, ensuring effective coordination and communication with other OGC groups to align legal strategies across the organization. Ensure compliance with company policies by overseeing the adherence to the organizations compliance program, focusing on anti-bribery and anti-money laundering (AML) measures, to ensure legal conformity and mitigate risks associated with non-compliance. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of regulatory compliance initiatives by leading efforts in conducting risk assessments, reviewing policies and procedures, and assisting investigations of potential non-compliance issues, and delivering training. Provide legal advice and opinions on legal matters relevant to all entities, including sales and manufacturing companies, and all departments/functions for the Indian market, with a focus on complying with Indian laws and regulations and risk assessment. Serve as the point of contact for legal support in Sales, Dealer Development/Networks, and Treasury matters within the Indian market. Offer legal guidance on data privacy laws applicable in India, as needed. Assist the India OGC Legal Manager in validating legal advice for complex legal transactions and scenarios and in any other legal aspect as needed. Assist with the drafting and negotiation of legal and commercial contracts, as well as letters and marketing materials, as assigned by Senior Counsels or Managing Counsel for the Indian market. Support the Purchasing regional team on purchasing-related matters, including providing legal advice/comments on Global Terms and Conditions, Purchase Orders, and any supplier disputes in India, as assigned by Senior Counsels or Managing Counsel for the Indian market. Prepare OGC Newsletters and other internal communications as needed. Liaise with Ford local representatives to handle government-related issues in the Indian market. Translate internal legal documents as needed. This position reports directly to the EMEA Regional Compliance Director. It requires handling legal assignments independently. The proposed level is GSR 8, reflecting the decision-making responsibilities and legal advice needed to support business operations.
