Job Description

I. Department:

LEG1

II. Job Title:

Advisory Counsel



III. Level in the organization



Deputy General Manager (Heading the Leal Advisory Department)



IV. Educational Qualification

Essential:

LLB

Desirable / Pref.:

LL. B + Additional qualification can be LL.M/ Masters in Business Laws

V. Work Experience:

a) Years of exp. Desired

b) Nature of work exp:

17 - 20 yrs

a) :

Team Management:

Lead and be part of a team of highly motivated and experienced legal counsels. Should have demonstrated experience of leading teams and be adept in managing them.

Work Management:

Be able to identify business objectives of all business verticals, related issues and transactions related thereto to provide a risk/benefit analysis. Drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of the negotiation process and/or contract execution.



Interpret contracts and advise business managers on contractual responsibilities.



Advise business (marketing & sales/brand teams) on advertising/promotional matters, marketing campaigns, Contests, Intellectual Property implications.



Provide opinion and advisory to stakeholders on new business initiatives, identifying risks and legal challenges.



Will be required to maintain a deep understanding of Maruti Suzuki contract templates, contracting policy, legal risk and liability and company position on various matters.



Translates business strategy and complex commercial/legal scenarios into simple language and actionable plans of action.



Support M&A, Private Equity investments and JV activities and related documentation.



Understand business and build relationships with business stakeholders to help deliver efficient, compliant and speedy solutions that are sustainable.



As a business partner identify opportunities to drive business forward including but not limited to supporting related transactions, develop legal projects and processes to create legal efficiencies and productivity.



Provide regulatory and compliance advice - in conjunction with the regulatory/compliance specialist for proactive and efficient management of legal and related compliance risks.



Set up appropriate risk mitigation strategies through identification, development and monitoring of key metrics for effective daily management of legal and contractual risk.



Draft, review and negotiate all commercial contractual documentation including but not limited to Production, Engineering, Supply, Service, Marketing & Sales, Financial, HR, Information Technology, Consulting agreements, Licensing, Non-disclosure agreements etc.



Draft, manage, distribute, respond to, or analyse RFIs, RFPs, RFQs or customer terms and conditions as needed.



Develop training programs on business-critical matters/policies and build awareness amongst workforces.



Facilitate internal and external departmental and process audits.

VII. Behavioral Competencies:

High personal and professional integrity Strong written and oral communication skills Have excellent interpersonal skills Be proactive and take initiatives Have a positive "can do" attitude Be adaptable, willing to learn and improve Be a team player as well as be able to work independently. Demonstrates a strong commercial-legal balance * Be outcome oriented, exhibit efficiency and productivity