Group Head Legal

Key Responsibilities:Corporate & Commercial LawProvide legal advisory on corporate governance, Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and group policies.Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, joint ventures, technology agreements, vendor/customer contracts, and strategic alliances.Support board and committee matters including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and disclosures.Mergers & AcquisitionsLead end-to-end legal support for M&A, divestments, restructuring, and strategic investments.Conduct legal due diligence, risk assessment, transaction structuring, and documentation.Coordinate with external counsel, investment bankers, and internal stakeholders for seamless deal closure.NCLT, Insolvency & RestructuringHandle NCLT matters including insolvency proceedings, oppression & mismanagement cases, and scheme approvals.Represent the company before NCLT/NCLAT through counsel and manage all related filings and compliances.Arbitration & LitigationManage domestic and international arbitration matters from strategy to resolution.Oversee civil, commercial, criminal, and regulatory litigation across courts, tribunals, and authorities.Appoint and manage external counsels, monitor case progress, budgets, and outcomes.Compliance & RegulatoryEnsure compliance with applicable laws including Companies Act, FEMA, Contract Act, labour laws, environmental laws, and industry-specific regulations.Oversee statutory filings, secretarial compliances, and regulatory reporting.Implement compliance frameworks, legal risk mitigation strategies, and internal controls.Stakeholder & Team ManagementAct as a trusted legal advisor to business, finance, projects, and operations teams.Lead, mentor, and develop in-house legal resources.Liaise with regulators, government authorities, auditors, and external law firms.

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