Job Description
Candidates with experience in FMCG/ FMCD to apply Candidates with 15 - 20 years of experience to apply About Our Client The hiring company is a large organisation operating in the FMCG industry - distribution led model, specifically in the food segment. They are known for their market-leading products and strong presence in the industry. Job Description Contract Management: * Complete management of contracts/agreements. Drafting, vetting and negotiation of various agreements viz. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Third Party Vendor Contracts, Procurement Agreements, Product Supply Agreements, Sale and Purchase Agreements, Service Agreements, Maintenance Service Agreement, Purchase and Annual Maintenance Contract, Distributor Agreement, warehousing agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Employment Agreements etc., with a focus on GCC, North America, Africa, and other strategic regions. * Engaging with various business units regarding non-standard contractual situations. * Conduct comprehensive risk evaluation from a contractual point of view and advise stakeholders regarding the same. * Analyzing and structuring contracts to ensure compliance with the Company's policy. * Advising the Management on contractual rights and remedies. * Delivering training to the relevant stakeholders on contract implementation and extending support regarding implementation of the contract during the terms of the contract. * Understanding of general contract law and procedures related to contract management. * Imbibing best-practices and sharing lessons learned from on-going and closed negotiations. * Participating in global calls and meetings via phone or in-person. * Engaging with international lawyers towards managing contract related court matters. Commercial matters management: * Devising strategies and implementing the same while working in tandem with international lawyers and/or relevant stakeholders of the Company. * Working in liaison with international lawyers regarding international commercial matters. * Conducting risk evaluation and advising relevant stakeholders on the same. * Advising the Company on potential business mergers and/or subsidiary/sister concern establishment outside India. * Maintenance and updating of all legal documents. Other Aspects: * Keeping abreast with employment related matters. * Keeping abreast with any change in law which may affect the Company's transactions with third party stakeholders. * Ensure compliance with statutory provisions while transacting with international lawyers/vendors including but not limited to taxation provisions as may be applicable on the Company. * Review litigation risks and proactively advise leadership on out-of-court settlements, mediation, or arbitration alternatives. * Conducting In-house research and make In-house opinion thereto on various legal matters. * Conduct an annual internal legal function audit (contracts, compliance, litigation exposure) and present gaps, risks, and improvement plan. * Work in line with the provided deadlines (both internal and statutory) and ensure timely completion of tasks. * Working in a team-oriented culture and building consensus with the stakeholders before taking key decisions. * Negotiating with international lawyers/contractual vendors on price points to maintain cost effectiveness. * Advise senior management and sales leadership on contractual obligations, dispute risk, and mitigation strategies * Lead implementation and optimization of Legal Management Software tools for contract management, IPR tracking, and case IPR Management * Supervising all IPR related matters pertaining to international division of the Company. * Lead end-to-end lifecycle of global trademark filings, renewals, oppositions, and enforcement actions in priority and emerging markets. * Advising all relevant stakeholders on IPR related issues including but not limited to trademarks, copyright etc. * Working with International lawyers if required towards devising IPR related execution plans, supervising IPR oppositions, IPR litigations and working on the IPR legal matters from a strategic point of view. The Successful Applicant A successful Legal Head should have: A degree in Law from a recognised institution. Proven expertise in legal operations within the FMCG or food industry. Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract management. Profile Preference - * Food companies or food company clients * Exposure of working in a listed company or for listed clients * Should have worked end to end on contract drafting, contract negotiation, risk assessment and analysis. * Should have end to end IPR portfolio knowledge * Should have basic exposure of IPR litigation / Court Procedures Role Purpose * Handling contractual matters for the international division of the company * Providing advice on contractual and commercial matters and liaising with international law firms. * Supervising all the IPR legal matters for the international
