P&G - Legal Counsel - LLB

About Procter & Gamble:

Procter & Gamble is one of the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette and Oral B just to name a few. For more information about P&G the company and our brands please visit www.pg.com and our career website at pgcareers.com

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 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 Type - PERMANENT

Job Time - FULLTIME

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