Head - Legal & Tax - Manufacturing - LLB

About the Company:

A well-established Indian manufacturing organization with a significant market leadership and a growing global presence. The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across India and international markets, supported by a robust distribution network and strong brand equity. With a long-standing industry reputation and large-scale operations, the organization continues to expand its footprint while maintaining a focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Lead the direct and indirect taxation function, overseeing compliance across income tax, GST, customs, transfer pricing, and international tax matters.

- Design and implement tax-efficient structures for domestic and cross-border transactions while advising leadership on tax implications of key business decisions.

- Review and finalize tax filings, audits, and regulatory submissions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to statutory requirements.

- Act as the principal legal advisor to senior leadership, overseeing compliance with corporate, regulatory, and statutory frameworks.

- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, strategic agreements, and key vendor or partner arrangements.

- Manage tax, commercial, labour, and regulatory litigation, coordinating with external counsels and advisors.

- Strengthen corporate governance, risk management, and internal compliance processes across the organization.

- Partner with business teams on strategic initiatives including cross-border operations, supply chain structures, and growth initiatives.

- Lead and mentor the in-house legal and tax teams, while managing relationships with external advisors and consultants.

Skills and Qualifications:

- LLB is mandatory; additional qualifications such as CA, LLM, or MBA (Finance) preferred.

- 15-22 years of post-qualification experience, with prior leadership exposure across legal and taxation functions.

- Strong expertise in Indian direct and indirect tax laws, corporate laws, and regulatory frameworks.

- Demonstrated experience handling tax structuring, regulatory compliance, and complex litigation matters.

- Exposure to cross-border transactions, international operations, and FEMA/RBI regulations preferred.

- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to support business and growth initiatives.

- Proven ability to engage with senior leadership, Board members, regulators, and external advisors.

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with high integrity and risk awareness.