Are you looking for an opportunity to work with P&G- Legal Team?
The Legal Counsel will be responsible to provide top-class legal support to one or more businesses of the group in Indian Sub-continent. Specifically, the incumbent would be responsible for the following: Providing guidance on industry specific laws, ethical promotions and ensuring all compliances are met; Drafting, Vetting, Negotiating, and executing all commercial contracts and agreements across the commercial business and business development;
Management of Litigations Supporting global Patent and Trademark Departments on local Intellectual Property related matters;
Supporting business development initiatives including that of negotiation and execution of documents;
Providing legal support for clinical trials and new product development;
Collaborating with the Compliance Officer for the development and implementation of and compliance with processes, policies and training, including those related to the FCPA;
Supporting all legal initiatives related to brand protection;
Working closely with the internal Government Relations Department on Government relations matters; Partnering with other functions such as Medical, Regulatory, HR, Sales, Marketing, Distribution & R&D on specific legal issues;
Legal service providers/ external counsel management;
Qualifications:
Looking for applicants with below Skill sets:
- Learning Agility – Ability to quickly learn the nuances of the multi-faceted business
- Business Partnering – Ability to build a strong network both internally and externally for effective business partnering.
- The Ideal Candidate Profile: Minimum 5-8 years of experience with a reputable Law Firm or in the legal department of a large multinational corporation in pharma/FMCG industry. Experience and proficiency in general commercial and litigation management
In addition to the above, the incumbent must bring:
- Excellent written and verbal communication;
- Good judgment & Integrity;
- Self-starter with strong drive for results and strong sense of ownership;
- Strong leadership skills and ability to drive projects forward to conclusion;
- Aptitude to enthusiastically engage with colleagues and business partners to maintain appropriate ethical, legal and compliance standards;
- Ability to influence other partners, without having direct reporting line;
- Willingness to make decisions and, where necessary, challenge business partners;
- Strong communication skills including to build and keep privilege communications;
- The ability to effectively and efficiently handle external counsel in the provision of legal services;
- General understanding of Intellectual Property matters and issues A degree in law from a reputed University in India and/or abroad.
Just so you know: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our mission of Diversity and Inclusion is: “Everyone valued. Everyone included. Everyone performing at their peak”
Job locations:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
