Legal Counsel

Air India Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in India is seeking a legal professional to provide comprehensive legal support, ensuring compliance with aviation laws and protecting the company's interests. The role involves managing legal risks, drafting contracts, and overseeing regulatory matters. The ideal candidate should have a law degree, familiarity with aviation regulations, and experience in contract negotiations. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in the legal domain.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal guidance in aviation or corporate law.
• Ability to draft and review contracts effectively.
• Strong understanding of aviation laws in India and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal compliance and protect organizational interests.
• Manage contract lifecycles and advise on legal risks.
• Participate in negotiations with clients and partners.

Skills

Legal compliance

Contract drafting

Risk management

Aviation law knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

Law degree

Certification in aviation law

Job description

• Responsible to provide comprehensive legal support and guidance to the organization, ensuring compliance with aviation laws and regulations while protecting the company's interests
• Manage legal risks, handle regulatory matters, and oversee corporate transactions, and contractual obligations in Commercial, CX, GH and HR functions

Key Accountabilities

Functional Activities

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and protect the interests of the organization
• Support and mitigate risks, manage contract lifecycles, track deadlines, and facilitate effective contract administration to protect the organization's interests
• Draft & Review contracts and agreements such as vendor contracts, client agreements, licensing agreements, employment contracts, and non-disclosure agreements
• Familiarize oneself with the aviation laws of both India and international, regulations, and guidelines applicable in India, such as the Aircraft Act, 1934, the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and the regulations issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
• Advise on legal risks and implications of any transaction and recommend appropriate strategies to mitigate them
• Review legal and financial documents, identify potential risks and liabilities, and provide recommendations based on the findings
• Participate in transactional negotiations with external parties, such as clients, vendors, or business partners

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.