Legal Head

Role & responsibilities

1. Legal Oversight & Risk Management

• Provide legal guidance on day-to-day operational activities and strategic initiatives.
  
• Identify legal risks in business operations and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
  
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of operational contracts (e.g., vendor, procurement, logistics, facilities, outsourcing).
  

2. Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations, including labor laws, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
  
• Monitor changes in legislation that impact operations and communicate implications to relevant teams.
  
• Liaise with regulatory authorities as needed.
  

3. Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Manage and resolve disputes related to operational matters (supplier disputes, customer claims, etc.).
  
• Oversee external legal counsel handling operational litigation, if any.
  
• Maintain proper documentation and evidence to support litigation or audits.
  

4. Policy Development & Internal Governance

• Draft and implement legal policies, SOPs, and internal controls for operational compliance.
  
• Conduct legal training for business and operations teams to build legal awareness.
  

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Procurement, HR, Finance, and other internal stakeholders.
  
• Act as a legal business partner to enable smooth and compliant operational execution.
  

6. Contract Management

• Establish and maintain a central repository for all operational contracts and legal documents.
  
• Monitor contract performance, obligations, renewals, and risk areas.

Preferred candidate profile

• LLB or LLM from a reputed institution.
  
• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a mid-to-large corporate or law firm with a focus on operations-related legal matters.
  
• Strong knowledge of contract law, labor laws, commercial law, and regulatory frameworks.
  
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.