Job Description

Industry - FMCG/CPG Female Candidates preferred Role & responsibilities Strategic Legal Leadership Provide comprehensive legal advice and strategic direction to executive leadership on international business operations, complex transactions, and regulatory matters Develop and implement global legal strategies aligned with company business objectives across diverse jurisdictions Lead the international legal team and manage the legal budget for global operations Report regularly to the Managing Director on significant legal matters affecting international business 2. Regulatory & Compliance Management Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with local, regional, and international laws across all operating markets Design, implement and oversee robust compliance programs specifically tailored to FMCG regulatory frameworks Conduct proactive legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for existing and emerging markets Monitor legislative developments across key markets to anticipate regulatory impacts on business operations Lead internal compliance audits and oversee remediation efforts when required 3. Transactional & Commercial Law Review, draft, and negotiate high-value and strategically significant international commercial agreements Structure and lead complex cross-border transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures Oversee international distribution agreements, manufacturing contracts, and supply chain documentation Develop standardized contract templates adaptable to different jurisdictions while maintaining legal protection Provide legal guidance on market entry strategies, including entity formation, licensing, regulatory approvals, as well as representations and warranties insurance for our privately held companies 4. Consumer Protection & Product Compliance Provide authoritative guidance on product formulation requirements across different regulatory regimes Oversee legal review of packaging, labelling, advertising claims, and marketing materials for multi-jurisdiction compliance Develop and maintain product recall protocols aligned with varying international requirements Manage legal aspects of consumer complaints and product liability matters across global markets Ensure compliance with sustainability and environmental regulations affecting FMCG products 5. Intellectual Property Management Develop and execute global intellectual property protection strategies for brands, domains, trademarks, formulations, and innovations Oversee international trademark portfolio management, registrations, and enforcement actions Lead anti-counterfeiting initiatives and partner with customs/regulatory authorities on enforcement Manage IP licensing arrangements and technology transfer agreements across jurisdictions Direct patent prosecution and protection strategies for proprietary technologies and formulations 6. Dispute Resolution & Litigation Oversee all international disputes, litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings Develop global litigation strategies and coordinate with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions Manage regulatory investigations and government inquiries with minimal business disruption Implement dispute prevention strategies and early resolution protocols Coordinate competition/antitrust compliance and respond to regulatory investigations External Relationships Establish and manage a global network of external legal counsel across key markets Represent the company before international regulatory authorities and industry associations Build relationships with key regulatory stakeholders in priority markets Participate in industry working groups to influence regulatory developments Engage with trade organizations on legal matters affecting the CPG sector Contact person Ansuya Satish/Anjali Batheja 98243 50317 / 9723300064 Unitedind@uhr.co.in