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Legal Counsel India and Bangladesh
Legal Counsel India and Bangladesh
Job Description – Legal Counsel India and Bangladesh
Summary:
The role of Legal Counsel India and Bangladesh is to provide a service-oriented, collaborative, problem-solving approach to a variety of legal matters for IMCD’s Indian and Bangladesh companies.
About IMCD:
IMCD is an international market leader in the sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals and food/pharma ingredients. Its result-driven professionals provide market-focused solutions to suppliers and customers across EMEA, Asia-Pacific and the Americas, offering a range of comprehensive product portfolios, including innovative formulations that embrace industry trends.
A publicly-listed Netherlands company listed at Euronext, Amsterdam, IMCD realized revenues of € 4,727 million in 2024 with over 5,100 employees in over 60 countries on 6 continents. IMCD's dedicated team of technical and commercial experts work in close partnership to tailor best-in-class solutions and provide value through expertise for more than 65,000 customers and a diverse range of world class suppliers.
Location:
The role of Legal Counsel India and Bangladesh will be located in Mumbai with responsibility for all legal requirements in India and Bangladesh. The incumbent will work as part of a dedicated legal department, operating from various countries and regions, centrally managed by the General Counsel based in IMCD’s head office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Role Accountabilities: Legal/Compliance ( (not limited to))
Legal:
- Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to business units and departments of the IMCD companies in India and Bangladesh.
- Draft and interpret contracts in alignment with the commercial teams, offering counsel on a myriad of commercial laws, including antitrust and export control laws, and providing advice on sales, purchasing, distribution, supply chain, HR/labor law and other legal matters in relation to the business.
- Keep Group and local contract policies and contract management processes up to date and supervise the effective use of these policies and processes in the organizations.
- Manage all company standard agreements, including terms and conditions.
- Advise management on contract status, legal risks, and legal liabilities associated with different deals.
- Research and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact any of the Indian and Bangladesh companies.
- Provide legal support services in connection with entity formation and management, mergers, acquisitions, and joint venture arrangements or other strategic partnerships.
- Assist with coordination of integration projects concerning acquired companies.
- Monitor governance of IMCD companies India and Bangladesh.
- Utilize contract management software to manage contract database for company contracts.
- Provide advice on labor and employment matters.
- Utilize a learning management system (software) to create, manage, and conduct employee training for any legal matters.
- Realize the effective retention, management, and efficient use of outside counsel.
- Conduct discovery and support outside counsel in complex litigation matters.
- Act as the Indian and Bangladesh Compliance Officer in leading company compliance program in the region.
- Create and implement policies and best practices to enforce legal compliance.
- Oversee the dissemination and communication of IMCD’s Code of Conduct and Business Principles, assisting with training on the Code, and investigating ethics-related issues.
- Provide regulatory and government compliance guidance.
Targeted Skills & Capabilities
- Strong legal knowledge in the field of commercial, distribution and agency law is essential.
- Proven experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in a commercial setting.
- Knowledge or experience in working in a chemical manufacturing or distribution environment is an asset.
- Must be capable of operating autonomously with the highest level of integrity and ability to spot compliance challenges.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns.
- Must be effectively able to anticipate, identify and problem-solve as necessary.
- Strong competencies in: time management, prioritization, problem solving, teamwork orientation, technical capacity and with an ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position
Travel
Limited travel is expected for this position
Required Education and Experience
Professional license holding a law degree (LL.B or higher). Additional or joint degree(s) (e.g. LLMs) in a specialized and relevant area of law is an advantage.
Good standing with the relevant legal licensing authority.
7+ years’ experience at a law firm or corporation.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience in a fast-paced, in-house legal department environment.
Experience with contract management software such as OnBase by Hyland.
Experience with training software such as Cornerstone.
Other Skills
Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels in the organization in a professional manner.
Ability to multitask and switch focus quickly without losing track of priorities.
Ability to think independently, using critical thinking skills to make decisions with a high degree of autonomy.
Deadline-driven, detailed oriented, and conscientious.
Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to think strategically.
Proficient with common computer programs, including Microsoft Office.
IMCD Offers:
A newly created position with substantial responsibility for a leading international specialty chemicals distributor.
Being part of a diverse and growing legal team.
IMCD is an equal opportunity employer.
A competitive salary and benefits package.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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