Legal Professional (International Business)

Legal Professional

Position Title:

Department: International Business

Location: Corporate Office,

Timings: 3:00 pm to 12:00 Night

Overview of the Position:

The Legal person will play a crucial role in managing the legal functions for the International Business Division. This role demands collaboration with different internal departments and subsidiaries, attorneys, ensuring compliance, managing business transactions, and maintaining a strategic approach to legal issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Review & Risk Mitigation:

  Review current processes, identify potential risk areas, discuss with management, and implement strategies to mitigate risks.

• Corporate Records Management:

  Oversee the maintenance of corporate records, insurance policies, and company agreements.

• Legal Research & Analysis:

  Analyze and summarize legal materials, such as articles, laws, and judicial decisions.

• Legal Document Preparation & Review:

  Prepare, review, and negotiate confidentiality agreements and other legal documents.

• Policy Development & Implementation:

  Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures.

• Collaboration with International Legal Teams:

  Work with the legal teams in the USA and the Group's central legal team for various group and subsidiary level needs.

• Contractual Review & Enhancement:

  Proactively review old brand agreements, agency agreements (like advertising agencies, IT consultants, etc.), provide feedback, analysis, and suggest improvements to strengthen them in favor of the company.

• Lease Management:

  Oversee lease deeds of ice cream parlor establishments, warehousing, manufacturing facilities etc.

• Procurement Support:

  Assist the procurement teams with executing buying agreements.

• Legal Drafting & Transaction Sup     port:

  Assist with transaction closings, corporate record-keeping, and legal drafting.

• Project Management:

  Manage and complete special projects and assignments as required.

• Legal Support & Escalation Handling:

  Anticipate and respond to legal support needs and address legal issues or escalations promptly.

• Trial Preparation & Support:

  Assist legal teams in trial preparation through research, investigations, and fact-finding.

Required Qualification/ Experience/Skills:

• Educational Background:

  Law degree with a minimum of 15 years of experience in a corporate legal setting.

• Preference will be given

  to candidates with exposure to

  International Business

  , particularly with experience related to the

  U.S. market

  .

• Required Skills:

• Adaptability & Multitasking:

  Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments and balance competing demands.

• Independent Working & Decision Making:

  Strong independent working capabilities and effective decision-making skills.

• Legal Analysis:

  Proficient in understanding complex legal concepts and driving logical conclusions, especially with consumer goods companies.

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

  Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders.

• Specialized Legal Expertise:

  Experienced in handling arbitration disputes, international trade disputes, and corporate compliance.

• Flexibility & Availability:

  Highly skilled in multitasking, with the flexibility to work overtime and on-call as needed.

• Problem-Solving:

  Proactive in identifying and addressing legal issues or escalations promptly.

Interested candidates can send their resume to vqthr@vadilalgroup.com