
Deputy General Manager/General Manager - Legal
Description:
Role & responsibilities
Commercial Contracting & Transactional Legal
- Draft, negotiate, and finalise a broad spectrum of commercial agreements
- Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle.
Strategic Projects, M&A & Corporate Restructuring
- Provide legal support and due diligence for M&A, acquisitions, IBC processes, and restructuring initiatives.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Oversee compliance with Drugs & Cosmetics Act, FEMA, SEBI / RBI/ BSE regulations and disclosure obligations where relevant.
Stakeholder Advisory
- Advise senior leadership, including KMPs, Directors and operational heads on legal implications of strategic decisions.
- Coordinate with external counsels, consultants and regulatory advisers.
Preferred candidate profile
- Qualification: LL.B. from a reputed university; additional legal certifications preferred
- Experience: 8-12 years in corporate legal roles, preferably in pharma, healthcare, or manufacturing sectors
- Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law, contract negotiation, and FEMA regulations.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple legal assignments.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Take ownership of the legal and compliance function in a fast-scaling organisation
- Exposure to cross-border transactions and global legal engagements
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership and drive legal strategy
- Be a key legal advisor to a growing international pharmaceutical group.
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