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AstraZeneca

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 Head &ndash; Legal &ndash; AstraZeneca, Mumbai
 
 
 
 About AstraZeneca
 
 
 
 AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world&rsquo;s most serious diseases. But we&rsquo;re more than one of the world&rsquo;s leading pharmaceutical companies.
 
 
 At AstraZeneca, we&rsquo;re guided by a bold purpose - to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.
 
 
 Here, every role has impact. Whether it&rsquo;s developing new treatments, driving compliance and ethics, or strengthening governance - our work transforms lives, including our own.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll join a culture built on trust, curiosity, and collaboration - where integrity leads every decision, and where doing what&rsquo;s right is as valued as doing what&rsquo;s innovative.
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re looking for a career that&rsquo;s challenging, meaningful, and life-changing, AstraZeneca is where it begins.
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 As Head &ndash; Legal, India for AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited (AZPIL), a publicly listed entity of the AstraZeneca Group, you will lead the company&rsquo;s legal, compliance, and governance agenda.
 
 
 You will be responsible for protecting AstraZeneca&rsquo;s legal interests, ensuring full compliance with Indian laws and global policies, and providing strategic legal counsel to the Managing Director, Board of Directors, and senior leadership.
 
 
 Your role will shape how the organization manages legal risk, strengthens governance, and builds trust - with regulators, partners, shareholders, and employees alike.
 
 
 This role is based in Mumbai, India.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Legal Leadership
 
 
 
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 Serve as the principal legal advisor to the Country President and Board, providing strategic counsel on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
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 Develop and lead AstraZeneca India&rsquo;s legal strategy aligned with business goals and global governance standards.
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 Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across all business operations.
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 Partner with business leaders to enable strategic decision-making through proactive legal guidance.
 
 
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 Compliance and Governance
 
 
 
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 Ensure compliance with all relevant statutes, including the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, Stock Exchange mandates, and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
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 Champion AstraZeneca&rsquo;s governance and compliance frameworks, including the Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, and Whistle-blower mechanisms.
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 Collaborate with internal compliance teams to review new initiatives, policies, and projects, ensuring ethical and regulatory alignment.
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 Serve as a member of the Compliance Committee, promoting a culture of transparency and ethical conduct.
 
 
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 Legal Operations and Litigation Management
 
 
 
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 Oversee corporate legal affairs, including contracting, dispute management, and regulatory submissions.
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 Manage external legal counsel, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support aligned with business priorities.
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 Represent AstraZeneca before legal authorities and regulatory bodies.
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 Draft, negotiate, and review commercial, partnership, and vendor agreements across business functions.
 
 
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 Intellectual Property and Risk Management
 
 
 
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 Collaborate with AstraZeneca&rsquo;s global IPR teams to protect and enforce intellectual property rights in India.
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 Oversee trademark and patent filings, oppositions, and defences in partnership with external attorneys.
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 Lead legal risk assessments and ensure adequate insurance coverage in coordination with Finance and Risk teams.
 
 
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 Corporate And Trust Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Oversee all legal and compliance matters related to employee and welfare trusts.
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 Approve trust investments and settlements jointly with the CFO, ensuring compliance with tax and statutory requirements.
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 Sponsor legal oversight for CSR and sustainability initiatives, aligning with AstraZeneca&rsquo;s corporate responsibility agenda.
 
 
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 Qualifications and Experience
 
 
 
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 Law degree from a recognized university and qualification to practice law in India.
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 15&ndash;20 years of progressive legal experience, preferably with a listed or multinational organization.
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 Strong expertise in corporate law, governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
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 Proven track record advising Boards and senior leadership on strategic legal issues.
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 Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
 
 
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 Desirable
 
 
 
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 Postgraduate qualification in Intellectual Property Law (LLM or PG Diploma).
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 Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
 
 
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 Skills And Attributes
 
 
 
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 High personal integrity and sound judgment.
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
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 Strategic mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business opportunity.
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 Ability to lead through influence in a complex, matrixed environment.
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 Collaborative, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach.
 
 
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 Why AstraZeneca
 
 
 
 At AstraZeneca we&rsquo;re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There&rsquo;s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We&rsquo;re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
 
 
 
 Date Posted
 
 
 
 24-Nov-2025
 
 
 
 Closing Date
 
 
 
 05-Dec-2025
 
 
 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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Head Legal

IDFC FIRST Bank

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 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 Role/Job Title: Legal Counsel
 
 
 Function/ Department: Legal
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Ability to guide internal stakeholders on the risks and mitigants while entering partnerships, ventures, and safeguarding banks interest at times of documentation, execution, post execution checks and balances. Should have hands on experience in drafting and negotiation IT and Service contracts.
 
 
 
 Roles &amp; Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Contract Drafting and Review:
 
 
 
 This includes and have expertise in understanding the terminology of software licenses, SaaS agreement, PaaS Agreement, On prem license agreements, Hardware Procurement Agreement, Master Service IT Agreement, Data Processing Agreements, API Integration, Infosec Agreement, Data Centre Agreement, UPI Agreement, BBPS Agreements, FIP/FIU Agreements, Business Correspondent Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, NDAs. Master Service Agreement, Referral Agreement etc.
 
 
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 Proven track record in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contract
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 Deep understanding of banking regulations and compliance requirement
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 Strong legal research and analytical skills
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 Excellent negation and communication skills
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 Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
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 Competency in analysing and interpreting complex IT- contracts
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 Collaborate with compliance, risk, TPRM, Procurement, IT team on legal issues
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 Update internal policies and procedures for managing contracts
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 Monitor and inform on changes addressed by regulators, courts etc.
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 Co-ordinate with external advisors on complex issues resolution
 
 
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 Education Qualification: Bachelor&rsquo;s /Masters Degree in Law from recognised university
 
 
 Experience: 5 - 10 years in total experience.
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Legal Counsel

YES BANK

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 PROFILE &ndash;
 
 
 
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 Qualification:
 
 
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 i) LLB from any reputed law college/university in India.
 
 
 ii) Master&rsquo;s Degree/LLM from foreign or reputed domestic institutions will be preferred.
 
 
 iii) Should be or have worked in scheduled commercial banks or foreign banks or law firms, handling legal matters related to cross border transactions or related portfolio.
 
 
 iv) Should be well versed with Indian laws and regulations related to lending and security creation etc. related to wholesale banking portfolio.
 
 
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 PQE: 4-8 years of relevant work experience
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 Place of Joining: Candidate shall be required to join at the Registered office of the Bank situated in Mumbai. No hybrid structure of working shall be permissible.
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 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 i) Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing of transaction and security documents for domestic and cross-border lending transactions. Candidates should be familiar with APLMA/LMA documentation.
 
 
 ii) Liaison with external legal counsels (domestic and foreign) for handling cross-border transaction across multiple geographies.
 
 
 iii) Vetting of product/process notes, policies, terms and conditions etc., related to various products/services from IBU branches and business groups.
 
 
 iv) Analyzing legal issues related to statutory and regulatory risks/compliances and providing advisories/recommendations to business teams.
 
 
 v) Tracking and updating laws, rules and regulations, relevant to the Bank&rsquo;s business and policies.
 
 
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 Exclusion: (i) Candidates with relevant qualification and experience will only be considered (ii) Candidates with only Litigation or Retail portfolio or Collection profile shall not be considered (iii) No hybrid structure of working shall be permissible.
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Bandhan Bank

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 The Legal Manager &ndash; Transaction Advisory &amp; Documentation will be responsible for providing legal support for corporate, SME, and retail banking transactions, ensuring legally robust documentation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. The role involves advising business teams on deal structures, drafting and vetting transaction documents, managing legal negotiations with counterparties, and supporting end-to-end execution of secured and unsecured lending, treasury, and investment-related transactions.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 1. Transaction Advisory Support
 
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 Provide legal advisory for credit, treasury, trade finance, structured finance, and investment banking transactions.
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 Evaluate term sheets, deal structures, security packages, covenants, and conditions precedent to highlight legal risks and mitigation measures.
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 Participate in transaction discussions with business teams, credit, risk, and external counsels.
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 Support structuring of complex transactions to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (RBI guidelines, FEMA, SARFAESI, etc.).
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 2. Drafting &amp; Vetting of Legal Documentation
 
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 Draft, review, and finalize loan agreements, facility letters, security documents, pledge agreements, guarantee deeds, escrow agreements, inter-creditor agreements, and consortium documents.
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 Ensure all legal documents adhere to bank policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
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 Customise documentation for structured and non-standard deals.
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 3. Legal Negotiation &amp; Stakeholder Coordination
 
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 Lead negotiations with customers, counterparties, and external legal advisors to protect the bank&rsquo;s interest.
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 Work closely with internal stakeholders&mdash;Business, Credit, Risk, Compliance, Operations&mdash;to ensure smooth transaction execution.
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 Coordinate with external law firms for legal opinions, due-diligence certifications, title verification, and documentation support.
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 4. Due Diligence &amp; Security Creation
 
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 Oversee legal due diligence for borrowers, collateral, and project documents.
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 Validate title search reports, property documents, mortgage creation documents, and ROC filings.
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 Ensure timely completion of security creation, perfection of charges, and compliance with conditions precedent and subsequent.
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 5. Regulatory &amp; Policy Compliance
 
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 Ensure all transaction documentation meets RBI, FEMA, SEBI, and other regulatory guidelines.
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 Maintain timely updates to standard legal templates and documentation policy.
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 Monitor changes in relevant laws and advise the bank on required modifications.
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 6. Litigation Support (as required)
 
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 Provide legal inputs related to recovery, enforcement, and documentation-related disputes.
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 Coordinate with litigation teams for matters arising due to documentation issues.
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 Key Skills &amp; Competencies
 
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 Strong knowledge of banking and financial laws, lending structures, and security creation.
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 Expertise in drafting, vetting, and negotiation of banking/transaction documents.
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 Good understanding of RBI regulations, FEMA, Companies Act, SARFAESI, Insolvency &amp; Bankruptcy Code (IBC), and contract law.
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 Ability to manage multiple transactions within tight timelines.
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 Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
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 High attention to detail and strong risk-assessment capability.
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 Educational Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
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 LLB / LLM from a recognized university.
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 5&ndash;10 years of experience in legal advisory and documentation within a bank, financial institution, NBFC, or reputed law firm handling banking/finance matters.
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 Prior experience in structured transactions or corporate lending documentation is preferred.
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Legal Manager – Transaction Advisory & Documentation

Nykaa

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 Role Overview :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The role requires a proactive individual with strong expertise in the retail industry, stakeholder management, property due diligence, and legal advisory. The ideal candidate should have worked on retail leases, leave and license and related agreements with a keen eye for detail, a strong commercial acumen, and the ability to drive legal processes efficiently while safeguarding the organization's interests.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Description :
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Contract Lifecycle Management
 
 
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 Manage end-to-end lease agreement lifecycle, including drafting, vetting, negotiating, and execution of agreements with internal as well as external stakeholders, adhering to defined TATs and the approved financial terms.
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 Conduct due diligence of the properties proposed to be taken on lease.
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 Highlight and mitigate legal risks in the lease and related agreements or due diligence ; coordinate with internal stakeholders for deviation approvals where necessary.
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 Manage registration process of the lease / license agreements
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 Monitor renewals of leases and ensure timely execution to avoid disruptions in operations.
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 Periodically review and update standard templates as well as SOPs to reflect evolving legal and business requirements
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 Ensure compliance with SOPs for signoff of agreements and for termination of leases
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 Ensure complete usage of the contract management system for agreement workflows; train business teams on usage and processes.
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 Continuously enhance drafting standards, with a focus on clarity, commercial detailing, and risk mitigation.
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 Maintain organized legal databases and contract repositories for easy retrieval and compliance tracking.
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 2. Due Diligence
 
 
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 Conduct title due diligence of the proposed retail store
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 Prepare and signoff due diligence report of the property
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 3. Template Updating &amp; Version Control
 
 
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 Periodically review and update standard templates for Lease agreements to reflect evolving legal and business requirements
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 Define and enforce exit processes for retail stores in collaboration with stakeholders
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 Keep the SOPs updated for onboarding retail stores, aligned with both legal and business considerations
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 Drive complete migration of historic contracts and related data to the contract management tool.
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 4. Knowledge Management &amp; Advisory
 
 
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 Stay abreast of legal developments, regulatory changes, and judicial pronouncements relevant to the e-commerce and beauty industry.
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 Actively participate in learning programs for professional development.
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 Foster collaboration within the legal team and cross-functionally with business stakeholders.
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 Provide proactive, commercially pragmatic legal advice for new business initiatives, projects, and collaborations.
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 Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to strengthen contract negotiations and legal advisories.
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 Knowledge and Qualification Requirements :
 
 
 
 
 
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 LLB/LLM from a reputed law school.
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 6+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in an in-house legal role within Retail, Logistics, or Telecom industry.
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 Demonstrated expertise in retail leases drafting and negotiation with landlord/ mall teams, due diligence, registration process and legal risk assessment
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 Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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 Ability to work independently with a problem-solving mindset and a focus on delivering timely results.
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 Ability to work in a fast paced environment
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 Team player
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 Good presentation skills
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Legal Counsel - Assistant Manager/Manager

Nuvama Group

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 We are looking to hire an experienced corporate lawyer to serve as an in-house legal counsel who is dynamic, hands on and mature professional and who takes a commercial and pragmatic approach to complex issues. He/she shall be providing strategic, non-litigation legal support to Company with a strong emphasis on contract drafting, review, negotiation and commercial legal advisory. The role will support wealth management, investment advisory, distribution, product structuring and corporate transactions. The candidate must have a solid understanding of financial services regulations and the ability to partner effectively with business teams to deliver practical legal solutions.
 
 
 
 
 
 The candidate will pay a key role in the organisation and provide professional and timely legal advice to various internal stakeholders as well as lead negotiations with company&rsquo;s partners and customers. He/she will be handling all the corporate legal matters of the organisation.
 
 
 
 
 
 The key job tasks and responsibilities are outlined below.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 The key job tasks and responsibilities shall be as follows:
 
 
 
 
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 Contracting &amp; Transactional Support
 
 - Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including, Investment advisory agreements, Distribution agreements, Platform/service agreements, Tripartite agreements, NDAs and vendor agreements, Employment and consulting contracts.
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 Regulatory Advisory -
 
 Advise on laws and regulations applicable to wealth and investment businesses, including SEBI IA, PMS, and AIF Regulations
 
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 RBI/FEMA guidelines
 
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 KYC/AML requirements
 
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 Data protection and confidentiality laws
 
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 Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and advise business teams on implications and required action.
 
 
 Ensure the organization's compliance with corporate governance standards, board resolutions and internal policies.
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 Legal Risk Management -
 
 Identify legal risks in business proposals and transactions; recommend mitigation strategies.
 
 
 Review counterparty comments and prepare detailed legal positions for negotiations. Support internal stakeholders by providing sound legal interpretations and guidance.
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 Contribute meaningfully to the development and implementation of group&rsquo;s commercial legal strategy and contribute to the development of the organisation&rsquo;s general business strategy.
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 Provide proactive, focused, in-depth, business focused commercial legal advice.
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 Advising on all aspects of commercial legal matters of the organisation from M&amp;A, joint ventures, restructurings to day to today commercial agreements.
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 Be responsible for drafting, vetting and negotiation of wide variety of commercial contracts and to provide holistic risk assessment and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating legal risks across multiple areas of the company in order to secure and deliver effective legal solutions.
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 Lead and assist with various special projects as may be assigned, such as developing standard templates, policies, processes, improving the contract management process and educating the internal teams to ensure conformity and consistency in the application of relevant policies.
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 Leading, managing and supervising the legal repository system at Nuvama.
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 Highly experienced and technically proficient in their legal acumen. Expected to work with a high degree of autonomy on complex legal matters.
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 Reviewing and drafting of all corporate loans/capital raising initiatives in due course of business.
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 Carrying out discussions with external lawyers engaged for opinion on the documents, negotiating with counterparty&rsquo;s legal team and carrying out discussions with the management on certain provisions to assess the legal risks involved.
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 Manage and be responsible for company&rsquo;s intellectual property matters including all aspects of registration of IP, protection of IP and technology and data licensing.
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 Be responsible for negotiation of contracts for different business lines in the ecosystem and provide support in a variety of transactional matters.
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 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current laws to provide strategic legal advice and foster compliances.
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 Identify legal framework developments, align and promote consistency of approach in legal matters between internal stakeholders.
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 Any other tasks/responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time with respect to handling legal matters of NWM Group.
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 Minimum Educational Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelors of Law (LL.B) degree from a reputed law school/college.
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 Other Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Proven comparable
 
 law firm experience
 
 of at least
 
 7-8 years.
 
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 Hands on at work and can be independent in managing complex projects.
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 Has extensively worked on and has a proven track record of working on variety of commercial agreements including M&amp;A deals.
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 Strong team player and good business sense.
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 Possesses solid legal technical expertise as well as sound business and people judgment.
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 Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills
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 Sound interpersonal ad communication skills.
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 Excellent command of written and spoken English
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 High degree of professional ethics, responsibility and integrity.
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