Senior Legal Manager

Generac Captiva; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Captiva is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide practical, business-oriented legal support across its Indian operations. The role collaborates with the Regional General Manager and global legal team on commercial, corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters, ensuring adherence to local laws and group governance standards.

The candidate will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on employment, regulatory issues, corporate governance, and assist with cross-border initiatives, while

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Indian commercial and corporate law.
• Experience supporting multinational businesses is preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on commercial, corporate, employment, regulatory, and compliance matters under Indian law.
• Support corporate governance, statutory compliance, and company secretarial matters in coordination with external advisers.
• Advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and support implementation of global policies.
• Manage disputes and coordinate with external counsel as required.
• Support business projects, transactions, and cross-border initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while providing commercially practical solutions.
• Deliver legal training and promote a culture of compliance and ethical business conduct.

Skills

Corporate Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder Mgmt

Job description

Role Summary

The Legal Counsel will provide practical, business-oriented legal support to the Company's operations while ensuring compliance with local laws and the policies and governance standards of the global group. The role will work closely with business stakeholders in India and collaborate with the Regional General Manager and global legal team on commercial, corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on commercial, corporate, employment, regulatory, and compliance matters under Indian law.
• Support corporate governance, statutory compliance, and company secretarial matters in coordination with external advisers.
• Advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and support implementation of global policies.
• Manage disputes and coordinate with external counsel as required.
• Support business projects, transactions, and cross-border initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while providing commercially practical solutions.
• Deliver legal training and promote a culture of compliance and ethical business conduct.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Indian commercial and corporate law.
• Experience supporting multinational businesses is preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.