Overview
This role involves managing legal affairs in India while supporting the Vice President, Legal, APAC & India. The position requires a strong legal background and leadership skills, as it oversees a team of four members, including 2 Managers, a Supervisor, and a Senior Officer. The candidate must strategically manage resources to support operations in Herbalife’s largest global market and act as a legal representative on the India Management Team.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with multiple departments, including General Management, Finance, HR, Compliance, and Public Affairs, to provide practical legal solutions and mitigate risks.
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Identify legal, regulatory, or public issues quickly and recommend effective solutions. Anticipate potential concerns before they escalate to government or public attention.
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Represent Herbalife India or its officials in legal proceedings when required.
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Lead the India Legal Department, assist with crisis management, and develop training programs to reduce legal exposure.
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Actively engage with management and regional leaders to promote business growth while ensuring compliance.
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Offer proactive and strategic legal counsel to support long-term business objectives.
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Possess knowledge of US legal frameworks, including securities, anti-corruption, and unfair competition laws.
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Manage company secretarial functions and provide guidance on compliance with company laws, privacy, and data protection regulations.
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Investigate compliance issues, draft and review legal agreements, and liaise with external counsels and regulatory bodies as necessary.
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Coordinate with global ECO teams and support investigations when required.
Supervisory Role
This position supervises a team of 4 members (2 Managers, a Supervisor, and a Senior Officer) and collaborates with external law firms when needed.
Experience Required
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Minimum 17 years of experience in a reputed Indian or international law firm or corporate legal department, preferably with litigation or regulatory expertise.
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Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).
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Member of the Bar in any Indian state is preferred.
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Knowledge of Indian Food, Food Safety, Company, FEMA, and Consumer Protection laws.
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Proven experience in leading teams, managing budgets, training, and resource allocation.
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Ability to work independently, provide practical solutions, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
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Experience in client advisory and proactive legal counseling.
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Willingness to travel regularly across India.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized Indian university.
