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Senior Counsel, India (Associate Vice President)

Mondelez
Location: Mumbai, Experience: 12 years - 15 years
Posted On: 08-Dec-2021 | Last Date to Apply: 12-Feb-2022 | No: of Vacancies : 2

Company Profile:

At Mondel?z International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

Job description:

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Counsel, India reports to the Chief Counsel, India and AMEA.  This role is one of two senior counsel roles in the India Business reporting to the Chief Counsel in a team of 9 lawyers and is responsible for delivery of legal support across any or all functions of the India Business Unit (BU).  The Senior Counsel is a progressive, forward-thinking partner who provides strategic thought leadership and superior support to the India Business and is part of the Extended Leadership Council (ELC) of the Company.  The role requires an elevated level of business orientation with focus on problem solving and supporting major projects, while upholding strong ethics and integrity across the organization. 

The Senior Counsel is charged with providing high quality and responsive legal support and guidance to the India BU as part of the Legal team, as well as in developing strategy for the department; establishing collaborative relationships with colleagues both within and outside the local business; and managing external legal resources within budgets as guided by the Chief Counsel.  4 junior members of the Legal Team reports into this role and the incumbent is expected to mentor and coach these members of the Legal team.

Main Responsibilities

1.    Provide legal support and risk evaluation by identification and interpretation of applicable laws and regulations; policy interpretation, development and conduct of training sessions; contract risk management; support or participate in Special Situation Management Teams; management of outside counsel; management of regulatory requirements for Mondelez India or its subsidiaries; transactional, restructuring or other Project related work as needed, in a lead or support capacity.

2.    Active leadership and participation as a member of the India ELC, as well as contribute to the Global Legal function by providing legal advice in collaboration with Global and Local counsel and the Global Centres of Expertise (COE) and in regional and global policy development and implementation, reporting, and conducting training and new compliance programs respectively.   

3.    Provide legal support and risk evaluation to Categories, Functions and Manufacturing Facilities of the India Business Unit, as well as major projects.  In particular, the Senior Counsel is expected to:

-       reach out to and work alongside Business to meet strategic goals

-       negotiate and draft contracts/ other documents for Business initiatives

-       manage legal risk

-       ensure appropriate protection of intellectual and real property

-       interpret and apply relevant laws/ regulations

-       manage outside counsel

-       manage litigation and support for customer claims

-       proactively extend legal support to Business in Special Situations

-       lead cross functional teams in meeting Business critical initiatives

-       plan and execute a risk-based training program across the company

4.    Establish a culture of compliance throughout the Business Unit through all forms of advice, communication, role modelling and training and includes:

-       overseeing corporate governance and compliance with law and policy

-       policy interpretation, development, and training

-      implementing effective compliance training programs for policies owned by the Legal function

-       providing thought leadership on ethical issues

5.    Participate in and contribute to the Global Legal department’s knowledge management and productivity building initiatives as agreed with the Chief Counsel on an annual basis.

 

II) OTHER COMPETENCIES

  • Strategic thinker
  • Robust knowledge of local law and regulations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey legal advice and documentation in a commercially sound and relevant manner
  • Sound judgment and business sense with strong negotiation skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of managers across a wide variety of business disciplines
  • Strong customer focus, yet have the ability to give independent advice
  • Knowledge of domestic and international FMCG/Foods industry, competitors, and regulatory environment
  • Ability to manage numerous matters and competing priorities and to work within a matrix set up
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, across functions, Region and Global Teams
  • Experience in manufacturing companies having managed Environmental and Employment laws
  • Working knowledge Digital media, Social media and eCommerce

Career Experiences Required

  • An LLB from an accredited law school
  • Company Secretarial qualification will be an added advantage
  • At least 15 years of professional experience
  • Experience in M&A, JV or other corporate restructuring
  • Superior commercial ability and Business acumen

KPIs, Target and Dimensions

India NR $1 Bn+; growing double digit annually

 

Key Interfaces/ Stakeholders (Both internal and external)

  • Chief Counsel India & AMEA
  • India Country Leadership Team
  • India Manufacturing, Fuctional and Category Teams
  • AMEA CLA Department
  • External Law Firms

 

Success Profile (Person)

  • Vision, Drive, Courage, Authenticity and Adaptability
  • Strong business acumen and experience combined with broad legal background
  • Uncompromising integrity and values, independent judgement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work comfortably and simultaneously in multiple matters
  • Creativity in balancing business and legal obligations
  • Problem solving and strategic vision
  • Superior management and leadership skills when dealing with internal clients, business partners and outside counsel
  • Active listening and collaboration, team participation in leading or contributing role

Key Qualifications

Bachelors

Education

LLB

Skills

Legal OffShore and Global experience,M&A,JV,

Industry

FMCG/Food/Beverage

Gender Preference:

Female

Job Type:

Full Time

Diversity Tags:

Not Applicable