GM/VP - Legal - Technology Distribution Firm

Our client is a leading Technology Distribution company Head Quartered in Chennai, looking to Hire GM / VP of Legal, to head the corporate legal department and responsible for the legal affairs of the entire corporation, the role involves providing legal counsel to the board of directors, chairman of the board, chief executive officer, and other senior management. Must possess strong initiative, as well as excellent management and leadership skills, and strong business acumen.

Responsibilities:

- Developing and leading corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters

- Developing and leading internal audit and corporate compliance programs

- Overseeing the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities

- Maintaining proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large

- Advising the CEO and other senior corporate officers on a variety of issues

- Participating in the formulation of general management policy as a member of the executive management team

- Managing a team of corporate counsel and other members of the legal department

Looking for candidates with past experience in a reputed law firm in India and currently working in a multinational company or a large Indian group.