About Job
Swati Singh is currently seeking an In-House Legal Counsel for its office in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This is a mid-senior-level, full-time position where the successful candidate will handle a range of in-house legal responsibilities. The position requires significant experience in advising on legal, regulatory, and compliance risks, managing corporate governance, and ensuring compliance with Indian laws. Candidates should have the ability to collaborate with external legal counsels and manage legal risks across various business operations.
About Organisation
The conglomerate is a major player in the Indian business landscape, with diversified operations spanning multiple sectors. The company is renowned for its strong commitment to compliance, corporate governance, and sustainable business practices. With a robust presence in India and beyond, this conglomerate offers a dynamic working environment, where legal professionals can grow their careers while contributing to large-scale projects and decision-making processes.
Eligibility
The eligibility requirements for the In-House Legal Counsel position include:
Role and Responsibilities
As the In-House Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for the following:
- Advising and guiding management on legal, regulatory, and compliance risks, ensuring the company is protected against legal challenges.
- Collaborating with risk and control functions like ethics, compliance, and internal audit to minimize business risks.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documents across different departments.
- Ensuring compliance with Indian laws, advising statutory bodies, and staying up to date on regulatory changes.
- Managing corporate governance matters, including keeping company records, preparing meeting minutes, and filing financial statements.
- Managing external legal counsel and maintaining relationships with law firms to safeguard the company’s legal interests.
- Providing legal awareness training to employees to foster a culture of compliance within the organization.
- Collaborating with the People & Performance team to manage employment-related risks, including internal investigations and disciplinary matters.
Perks
- Global exposure: This role offers opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across different geographies.
- No litigation work: The focus is primarily on advisory, compliance, and governance work, with minimal litigation.
- Work-life balance: As part of a structured conglomerate, the work environment offers balanced office hours and clear responsibilities.
Mode and Location
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The candidate will be required to work closely with the management team and external counsel to address legal matters related to the company’s Indian operations.
Application Procedure
Apply via LinkedIn
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Rollings basis.
Official Link
For further details or to apply visit the Official LinkedIn Notification
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