JOB TITLE : Regional Counsel - India DEPARTMENT : Law Department I. Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities : This position is based in Gurgaon/New Delhi NCR, India and will report on a solid line basis to Senior Regional Counsel for Emerging Markets. The chosen candidate will provide legal and compliance support to Corning's businesses primarily in India, and assistance to Senior Regional Counsel as needed in other countries in ASEAN region where Corning conducts business, advising regional operating executives and their teams on a wide range of commercial legal and compliance matters, and as such will be expected to have the ability to manage work in a multicultural, international environment and show empathy and respect for different cultures. Primary Job Responsibilities : - Act as the primary point of contact for several business units and accountable to the regional business teams for delivering timely and comprehensive legal and compliance support and advice - Negotiate, draft and interpret a wide range of documents associated with a variety of commercial transactions - Assist the Senior Regional Counsel for Emerging Markets in managing the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of a regional compliance program, which includes identifying high risk areas within Corning's regional operations and, in partnership with the businesses, recommending and implementing effective controls and processes, conducting internal investigations, and developing plans and training for mitigation of such risks - Communicate and collaborate with Corning's global lawyers by facilitating timely involvement of regional counsel and division counsel in business decisions - Understand Corning's global and regional operations and assist in the implementation of business strategies - Assist the Senior Regional Counsel in proactively managing compliance concerns in the region presented by senior executives and operational leaders - Identify training opportunities for business clients on legal and compliance issues - Manage outside counsel involved in providing legal, compliance and regulatory advice - Perform additional legal and compliance duties as experience and workload permit II. Basic Qualifications : A. Education : - Graduate from top tier law schools in India, admitted to practice law in India B. Experience : - 8+ years experience, with at least four years- experience in India in a legal in-house position, preferably in a diversified global company C. Other Requirements : - Strong international commercial law background, including specific experience negotiating, drafting, interpreting and/or enforcing commercial contracts - Expertise in general business law and commercial transactions - Excellent working knowledge of global compliance laws and risks, including anti-corruption, data privacy, antitrust/competition, anti-boycott and global trade regulations - Fluency in English and Hindi III. Preferred Qualifications : A. Interpersonal Skills - Highest integrity and ethical standards - Wise use of discretion with the ability to gain trust of business leaders and others to discuss and respond to sensitive and business critical issues - Strategic thinker and problem solver with sound professional judgment - High energy team player - Customer-focused, flexible and adaptable to manage and lead change - Ability to work well with all levels of employees in support of a matrix structure - Ability to interact confidently with and influence senior management, outside counsel and global legal and business representatives - Resourceful, self-starter, results oriented - Possess strong business acumen together with the interpersonal skills and legal knowledge needed to become a trusted resource for staff throughout the organization - Ability to clearly and accurately identify legal issues and place them in a business context, and to articulate such issues in a meaningful way to non-lawyers - Strong planning, organizational, project management and communication skills - Ability to assess risk and advise internal clients accordingly - Able to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and still contribute thoughtful and high-quality work product B. Other Skills : - Ability to effectively plan and organize - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions IV. Essential Functions : - The ability to write in a clear and concise manner in English and Hindi - The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual - The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or co-workers - Computer skills V. Disclaimer : This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Gurgaon/Gurugram

Corning - Regional Legal Counsel - LLB 

Corning - Regional Legal Counsel - LLB  ,Job Description for Corning - Regional Legal Counsel - LLB  in Corning in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (8-12) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Corning - Regional Legal Counsel - LLB  in Corning in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (8-12) years of experience. Apply Now!