General Counsel

Michael Page; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a General Counsel in India. This role involves developing legal policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and substantial experience in corporate law and the pharmaceutical industry.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment. If you have over 13 years of experience and are looking for a challenging opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&A, contracts, and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare regulations.
• Experience in manufacturing or highly regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal policies aligned with business goals.
• Monitor compliance with Indian and international regulations.
• Oversee corporate governance and statutory compliance.
• Lead litigation and manage relationships with regulators.

Skills

Corporate law

Regulatory compliance

Litigation

Intellectual property management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in law from a recognized institution

Job description

Eligibility

• Candidates with experience in Pharmaceuticals to apply
• Candidates with 13 - 17 years of experience to apply

About Our Client

Our client is a PE invested Pharma company. As a large organization, they play an important role in driving development and implementing key initiatives in their industry.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal policies, standards, and frameworks aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and monitor compliance systems to ensure adherence to Indian and international pharmaceutical regulations.
• Act as Board Secretary and oversee corporate governance, board processes, and statutory compliance.
• Advise senior leadership on legal risks, strategic transactions, licensing, partnerships, and regulatory matters.
• Lead litigation and dispute resolution matters while managing relationships with regulators and external legal counsel.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize commercial contracts, including supply, distribution, licensing, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Oversee intellectual property protection, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Lead and develop the legal team, driving high performance, capability building, and continuous improvement.
• Key responsibilities include overseeing contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution. The role also involves liaising with Indian authorities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful General Counsel should have:

• A degree in law from a recognized institution.
• Proven experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, M&A, contracts, litigation, and intellectual property management.
• Strong knowledge of Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare regulations.
• Experience within manufacturing or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
• Practical understanding of GMP, GLP, ISO standards, import/export regulations, and international regulatory frameworks such as WHO, ICH, and PIC/S.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, risk assessment, and executive communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package within the industry standards.
• Comprehensive benefits, including paid leave and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to work in a prominent state‑owned company in the public sector.
• Collaborative and professional work environment fostering growth.

If you are a qualified legal professional looking for a challenging opportunity, apply now to join a leading organization in the public sector.