Podar - Legal Expert - White Collar & Regulatory Affairs - LLB

Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Legal Expert with extensive experience in white-collar crime, economic offenses, and regulatory compliance to manage and defend complex legal and enforcement matters. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of handling high-stakes cases involving multiple investigative and regulatory authorities and will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the organizations legal interests.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage all legal matters related to ED, CBI, PMLA, FEMA, Black Money Act, SEBI, and SFIO investigations and proceedings.

- Strategically advise management on white-collar crime and economic offense cases with emphasis on defense and compliance strategies.

- Represent the organization in High Court and Supreme Court proceedings, coordinating with external counsels where necessary.

- Ensure full legal compliance and regulatory preparedness across corporate functions.

- Liaise with government and regulatory authorities for ongoing and prospective matters.

- Review and strengthen internal systems to mitigate future legal and compliance risks.

- Stay updated on changes in relevant laws, regulations, and enforcement trends.

Desired Profile:

- Law Graduate (LL.B.) or higher qualification from a reputed institution.

- 10-20 years of experience handling white-collar and economic offense matters in large corporate groups.

- Must have hands-on experience dealing with ED, CBI, PMLA, FEMA, Black Money Act, SEBI, SFIO, and Income Tax related cases.

- Demonstrated success in legal defense, compliance management, and handling multi-agency investigations.

- Experience appearing and coordinating matters in High Court and Supreme Court.

- Preference for professionals currently working with competitor or similar industry organizations (infrastructure, energy, or conglomerate groups).

- Independent practitioners or sole proprietors need not apply.

Key Attributes:

- Strong analytical, advocacy, and negotiation skills.

- High ethical standards and discretion in handling sensitive matters.

- Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational execution.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.