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

Skills Required