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Role Disputes / Litigation Management: Strategize and defend high stake litigation/ writs/ SLPs- Civil, Consumer, Criminal, Legal Metrology, Arbitration, IBC, Customs, Foreign Trade and other Direct as well as Indirect tax matters; Efficiently handle and track litigation matters in all courts / forums/ tribunals in India and handle investigation matters by Customs, DRI, CCI and other intelligence authorities. Drafting of petitions, writ petitions, written submissions, complaints, rejoinders, objections, evidences, affidavits, appeals etc. and active co-ordination with law firms, lawyers and Senior lawyers. Advisory Draft, review and negotiate commercial contractual documentation including but not limited to major supply agreements, inter-company agreements, consulting agreements, contract manufacturing agreements, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, employment agreements etc.; drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process and/or contract execution. Vetting of critical communications with customers, investigation agencies, dealers, vendors, etc. to ensure organization interests are protected; Advise business on new regulations, warranty claims, privacy/IP implications, advertising/promotional matters, product classification/ valuation and rate of duty under customs law, legal metrology requirements and BIS requirements. Conduct legal research, interpret laws and provide timely updates to seniors/ management on important/ critical matters. Understand business and build relationships with business stakeholders to help deliver efficient, legally compliant and speedy solutions that are sustainable; as a business partner identify opportunities to drive business forward including but not limited to supporting related transactions develop legal projects and processes to create legal efficiencies and productivity. Compliances Management Provide timely and pro-active advice on regulatory and compliance matters including the following: Product regulatory /safety; Environmental Matters Product advertisement/claims Trade & tax affairs Corporate Compliances/ Company Secretarial Matters (Board Meetings, Shareholders Meetings, RoC compliances) Data Privacy Local Compliances, secretarial matters Anti bribery and Code of Conduct Polices Undertake trainings/ curate content and updates for legal team members, business stakeholders as well as Management teams. Industry Networking & Government Affairs Liaison with govt/regulatory bodies as well industry bodies such as CEAMA, CII, FICCI etc and support business in drafting representations/ communications. Competencies/ Skills Professional ability to interpret laws and find solutions to complex legal issues and handle litigations. Ability to work well in a high pressure environment and within very tight timelines. Must be a highly motivated self-starter and able to function independently. Should have excellent managerial, analytical and execution interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication, team player. (ref:iimjobs.com) Show more Show less
