Head - Legal - Healthcare/Legal/Pharma

Head of Legal

- We are looking for a candidate who, is open to either relocating or currently based in Chennai as this is a work-from-office role.

Key Responsibilities :

Medico-Legal :

- Advise on and manage medico-legal issues, including patient consent, confidentiality, medical malpractice, and clinical operations.

- Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate medico-legal risks.

- Handle disputes and litigation related to medico-legal matters.

- Provide training and guidance to clinical and administrative staff on medico-legal issues.

Data Compliance :

- Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy laws, including HIPAA and GDPR.

- Develop and implement data compliance policies and procedures.

- Conduct regular audits to ensure data security and privacy standards are met.

- Advise on data breaches and manage response strategies.

Intellectual Property :

- Oversee the protection of the company's intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

- Manage IP filings, renewals, and enforcement actions.

- Advise on IP strategy and portfolio management.

- Handle IP-related disputes and litigation

Contracts :

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor, partnership, and employment agreements.

- Ensure that all contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

- Develop standard contract templates and guidelines.

- Manage contract disputes and resolutions.

Tax and Statutory Compliance :

- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.

- Oversee statutory filings and reporting requirements.

- Advise on tax planning and strategies to optimize the company's tax position.

- Manage relationships with tax authorities, external advisors and across the Board for all tax and statutory matters.

International Business Law :

- Advise on legal issues related to international expansion and operations.

- Ensure compliance with international laws and regulations.

- Manage cross-border transactions and agreements.

- Handle legal matters related to international partnerships and joint ventures.

Qualifications :

- Law degree from a leading university recognized in India.

- Active license to practice law in India.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in law, with a focus on the areas listed above.

- Proven experience in a leadership role within a legal department, preferably in a startup environment.

- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, data compliance, IP law, contracts, tax, and international business law.

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and make sound legal decisions in a fast-paced environment.

- High ethical standards and integrity.