Head - Legal - Manufacturing - LLB/LLM

Opening with a specialty chemical manufacturing organization. This is a Listed company in India.

Looking for candidates from only the Chemical and Pharma Industry.

Position: Head Legal

Working Days: 5 days working in a week.

Location: Mumbai

Role & responsibilities

Leading and managing the organization's legal functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating legal risks, and supporting business objectives.

Litigation and non-litigation legal matters, advising senior management, managing external legal counsel, and developing strategies to protect the organization's interests.

Develop and implement legal strategies.

Legal representative in discussions with government agencies and other external stakeholders.

Litigation Management-all litigation and dispute resolution matters, including civil, commercial, labor, and regulatory cases.

Non-Litigation Legal Matters -Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents to protect the organization's interests.

Identify legal risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Develop and update legal policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Educate employees on legal and regulatory changes affecting the business.

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of legal professionals to ensure high performance

and continuous development.

In-depth knowledge of corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LLB/LLM).

15+ years of experience in corporate legal functions, including both litigation and non-litigation roles.