Head Legal

For a large Indian Company based in Mumbai, the Head Legal role is a high-power position. In Mumbai, this role is heavily weighted towards Corporate Finance, M&A, and Regulatory Compliance with bodies like SEBI, RBI, and the Stock Exchanges (BSE/NSE). You aren't just a lawyer; you are a business enabler who protects the balance sheet.

Job Description:

The Head Legal will lead the legal function for the entire group/entity, acting as a strategic advisor to the Managing Director (MD) and the Board. You will be responsible for ensuring that the company’s expansion and operations are legally airtight and commercially viable.

• Legal & Contract Management

• Drafting, vetting, and negotiation of commercial contracts, dealer agreements, vendor contracts, lease deeds, logistics agreements, NDAs, and MOUs

• Provide legal advisory to management on business risks, compliance, and mitigation

• End-to-end handling of litigation, disputes, and legal notices, including coordination with external counsels

• Compliance & Governance Support

• Support management on legal compliance requirements applicable to business operations

• Review and support implementation of policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks

• Handle regulatory notices, inspections, and correspondence

• Risk Management & Advisory

• Identify legal risks across business operations, contracts, and expansion initiatives

• Provide practical, business-aligned legal solutions while protecting company interests

• Stakeholder Management

• Act as the single point of contact for external lawyers, law firms, and consultants

• Work closely with business, finance, HR, and operations teams

Core Responsibility:

• Transactional Excellence: Lead legal due diligence for M&A, private equity investments, or joint ventures.

• Corporate Governance: Oversee secretarial and legal compliance, ensuring adherence to the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (LODR) regulations for listed entities.

• Litigation & Arbitration: Manage high-stakes commercial disputes in the Bombay High Court, NCLT, and through International/Domestic Arbitration.

• Financing & Treasury Support: Draft and vet complex loan agreements, debenture trust deeds, and mortgage documents.

• Contract Strategy: Develop "Master Service Agreements" and specialized commercial contracts to safeguard the company’s interests in various business dealings.

• IPR Management: Protect the company’s trademarks and patents, handling any infringement issues or licensing deals.

Job Specification:

• Location: Mumbai (Corporate HQ in Nariman Point).

• Experience: 18–25 years of core legal experience, preferably with a mix of Tier -1 Law Firm and In-house experience in a large Indian corporate.

• Reporting To: Managing Director (MD)

• Salary Benchmarks (Mumbai) Range: ₹75 Lakhs to ₹80 Lakh+ (Fixed) + Performance Bonuses/ESOPs.

Qualifications:

• Education: LLB / LLM from a premier Law School (NLUs, GLC Mumbai, or ILS Pune).

• Professional Standing: Must be enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.

• Added Value: A dual qualification as a Company Secretary (CS) is highly preferred for Mumbai-based promoters to handle Board-level complexities.

Essential Skills:

• Commercial Astuteness: Ability to provide legal solutions that "close the deal" rather than just highlighting risks.

• Regulatory Liaison: Proven ability to interface with the RBI, SEBI, and Stock Exchanges effectively.

• Complex Drafting: Mastery of Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), and complex structured finance documents.

• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Skill in managing high-profile "Promoter" families and diverse Board Directors.

• Crisis Management: Calmness and strategic thinking during dawn raids, regulatory probes, or hostile litigation.

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