FUNCTIONAL TITLE: MANAGER – LEGAL, COMPLIANCE AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drafting and reviewing a host of agreements including master service agreements, repair services agreements, marketing agreements, employment agreements, consultancy agreements, engagement letters, audit services agreements, franchise agreements, IP licensing agreements, software development agreements, lease agreements, staffing services agreements and other commercial agreements.
- Handling legal matters relating to operations, logistics, employment and staffing arrangements, product compliances, admin and internal support functions.
- Liaising with and managing government, regulatory and/or quasi-judicial authorities as and when required.
- Advising on impact and consequences of new laws and regulations affecting HBC businesses.
- Advising the business teams on strategizing and resolving legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, potential disputes and addressing any government enquires.
- Prioritizing and judging what matter should be handled internally or by outside counsels and managing the external counsels effectively.
- Providing strategic and practical legal advice to the business teams of the company as and when required. Ability to break down complex legal issues for the business and commercial teams to understand the associated risks and take correct informed decisions.
- Provide close support, guidance and oversight to the business teams on topics related to HR compliances, legal metrology, product related compliances, permits, licenses, approvals etc. and monitor corrective action plans relating to regulatory compliance.
- Assist in the preparation and completion of compliance checklists and risk assessment.
- To draft, vet and finalize the pleadings on behalf of the Company to Govt authorities related to regulatory and statutory
- Drafting, reviewing and finalizing documentation for the notices, consents, renewal letters, Letters of Intent, RFPs, NDAs etc. in accordance with existing templates
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- A law graduate from a premier law school in India;
- 6+ Years of professional practice or in a similar role with a Legal GCC;
- Superior communication skills and be able to work comfortably with business and management teams,
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively at a local, regional and global level;
- Passionate to know about new technologies, IP related work.
- Demonstrated (hands on experience) in contract drafting, good negotiation, and execution skills i.e. ability to draft, negotiate contracts.
- Ability to identify and escalate issues timely and appropriately;
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and respond to business needs and goals;
- Must be a self-starter and with ability to work independently
How Often You May Travel:
Your Life and Career at HBC:
- Be part of a world-class team; work with an adventurous spirit; think and act like an owner-operator!
- Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from IT to Human Resources, Merchandising to Finance.
- A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
