Head - Legal - Manufacturing - LLB/LLM

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Legal Compliance

- Ensure compliance with local and international laws across labor, environmental, trade, agriculture, and tax domains. Oversee regulatory adherence in sugar production, import/export, and health/safety standards.

2. Contracts & Transactions

- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers, buyers, logistics partners, and landowners. Structure joint ventures, sales, and distribution deals.

3. Corporate Governance

- Advise leadership on legal matters and corporate governance. Ensure timely statutory and regulatory filings.

4. Dispute Resolution

- Manage litigation, arbitration, and settlements. Coordinate with external counsel on complex cases.

5. Risk Management

- Identify legal risks and implement mitigation strategies. Support internal legal audits.

6. Land & Environmental Law

- Handle land acquisition and usage compliance. Ensure adherence to environmental laws related to agriculture and manufacturing.

7. Labor & Employment Law

- Oversee employment contracts, labor compliance, and union matters. Resolve workplace and HR-related disputes.

Skills and Qualifications

- LLB or JD; LLM preferred (especially in Corporate Law, Commercial Law, or International Trade).

- 10+ years of experience in legal practice, preferably with 3-5 years in a senior in-house legal role in manufacturing, agribusiness, or FMCG.

- Familiarity with laws related to agriculture, commodities, trade, environmental protection, and corporate governance.

What's On Offer:

Lead all legal affairs impacting the company's operations while serving as a strategic partner in its high-growth journey.