Employer - Listed Automotive Company

Role - Legal Manager Compliance

Job Location - Akurdi, Pune

Qualification - LL.B / LL.M

Role and Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement:

- Develop and implement the India compliance strategy aligned with firm policies and local regulations.

- Advise senior management on compliance priorities and emerging risks.

- Act as a trusted adviser to business units on policies and regulatory requirements.

- Liaise with internal/external stakeholders, regulators, auditors, and global teams.

2. Domestic Compliance Oversight (India):

A. Statutory Compliance:

- Establish and manage a robust statutory compliance framework.

- Ensure compliance with central, state, and local laws (Factories Act, Labour, EHS, Pollution Control, etc.).

- Maintain compliance calendars and monitor timely filings, renewals, and registrations.

B. Plant & Office Compliance:

- Conduct periodic audits and facility inspections.

- Ensure adherence to automotive sector and industry-specific regulations.

- Partner with HR/IR, EHS, and other relevant plant teams to close compliance gaps.

C. Reporting & Documentation:

- Work with respective stakeholders to prepare and submit statutory reports to authorities.

- Maintain audit-ready documentation and dashboards.

D. Training & Awareness:

- Develop compliance training modules, SOPs, and guidance notes.

- Build awareness and strengthen compliance culture across teams.

- Focus on digital modules to effectively train different teams.

E. Advisory & Assistance:

- Provide actionable legal interpretations and regulatory guidance.

- Serve as the first point of contact for compliance-related queries.

3. International Compliance & Global Governance:

- Build and manage a unified global compliance framework

- Conduct global compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation actions.

- Establish and coordinate a global compliance liaison network.

- Draft, update, and harmonize global compliance policies.

- Implement KPIs and dashboards for international monitoring; report to the Board/Audit Committee.

4. Compliance Oversight & Monitoring:

- Run risk-based compliance monitoring programs.

- Assess regulatory developments and lead implementation of required changes.

- Oversee compliance tools, systems, and policy management.

- Provide advisory on financial crime, sanctions, and political exposure risks.

- Manage suspicious transaction investigations and reporting.

- Support ad-hoc compliance projects and initiatives.

- Develop and implement One Digital Tool across the entities to monitor compliance

5. Training & Knowledge Sharing:

- Deliver regular global and domestic compliance training.

- Promote a culture of ethical conduct and regulatory awareness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelors degree in Law (LLB).

- Preferred: LLM, Company Secretary (CS), or certifications in Compliance/Risk/International Law.

EXPERIENCE:

- 8-12 years of experience in legal and compliance roles.

- Minimum 3 years in global compliance or cross-border regulatory environments.

- Proven experience managing statutory compliance for manufacturing (automotive preferred).

- Experience in compliance roles within global asset managers/financial services is an advantage.

- Hands-on experience with compliance audits, regulatory reporting, and policy implementation.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

- Deep knowledge of Indian laws: Factories Act, Labour Laws, EHS, corporate laws, securities laws, FEMA, and sectoral regulations.

- Familiarity with international compliance frameworks and export control regulations.

- Process oriented, Self Driven, organised, go-getter, proactive in support and result focussed.

- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders.

- Excellent written and verbal communication. Digital capability will be a plus.

- Team-oriented, ethical, and resilient.

Please send your CV with below details if this suits your requirement:

1. Current Salary ( Fix + Variable)

2. Expected CTC :

3. Current Employer ( if working)

4. Current Location

5. Notice Period ( if working)

6. Ok for Work from Office from Pune office-

7. Total years of experience in Cross Border/International Regulation ( in years)

8. Aggregate % in LLB/LL.M

10. 12th and Bachelors passing Year -

11. DOB

12 Reason for job change:

13. LL.B college Name:

15. Do you have any gap year , if any please mention:- YES/NO