Head of Legal

New Era Solutions; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in Punjab is seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead its legal department. The role involves providing legal advice, drafting contracts, ensuring compliance, and managing legal risks. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Law and 8-10 years of relevant experience in corporate and commercial law. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferably with exposure to corporate and commercial law.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and support business growth while ensuring legal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the legal department.
• Provide legal advice to the board and senior management on corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings and manage external legal counsel.
• Monitor changes in legislation and assess their impact.
• Handle legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Manage legal risks and develop policies to reduce exposure.

Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the legal department.
• Provide legal advice to the board, senior management, and various departments on corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure the company complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings, arbitrations, or negotiations; manage external legal counsel when required.
• Monitor changes in legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Handle legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic deals.
• Manage legal risks and develop policies and procedures to reduce potential exposure.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM).
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferably with exposure to corporate and commercial law.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and support business growth while ensuring legal integrity.

Skills:- Communication Skills