Air India - Legal Counsel/Transactional Lawyer

Legal Counsel/Transactional Lawyer - Commercial, CX, GH and HR

Job Purpose :

- Responsible to provide comprehensive legal support and guidance to the organization, ensuring compliance with aviation laws and regulations while protecting the company's interests

- Manage legal risks, handle regulatory matters, and oversee corporate transactions, and contractual obligations in Commercial, CX, GH and HR functions

Key Accountabilities :

Functional Activities :

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and protect the interests of the organization

- Support and mitigate risks, manage contract lifecycles, track deadlines, and facilitate effective contract administration to protect the organization's interests

- Draft & Review contracts and agreements such as vendor contracts, client agreements, licensing agreements, employment contracts, and non-disclosure agreements

- Familiarize oneself with the aviation laws of both India and international, regulations, and guidelines applicable in India, such as the Aircraft Act, 1934, the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and the regulations issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

- Advise on legal risks and implications of any transaction and recommend appropriate strategies to mitigate them

- Review legal and financial documents, identify potential risks and liabilities, and provide recommendations based on the findings

- Participate in transactional negotiations with external parties, such as clients, vendors, or business partners

- Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

Skills/Qualities Required :

Legal Acumen, Stakeholder Management, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Critical Thinking skills, Attention to Detail, Collaborating skills

Key Performance Indicators :

- Legal Advisory Services: Timeline of Legal Advice, Legal Document Turnaround Time

- Compliance and Client Satisfaction: Legal Compliance Rate, Client Satisfaction

Key Interfaces :

- Collaborate with other teams to ensure legal compliance, manage risks on regulatory matters

- Collaborate with external stakeholders to address legal issues, obtain necessary permits or licenses, and respond to regulatory inquiries