Responsibilities / Tasks<ul><li></ul>Scope of Role &amp;Responsibilities:Company Secretarial (10% of scope)<ul><li>Support at Board Meetings, Annual General Meeting, Extraordinary General Meeting and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) meetings.</li><li>Maintenance of statutory registers.</li><li>Filing of necessary forms with Registrar of Companies.</li></ul>Corporate &amp; Commercial (90% of scope)<ul><li>Provide commercial and practical legal advice and support and advise on day-to-day commercial matters including issues arising with customers, vendors and other partners</li><li>Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including sales and procurement contracts in accordance with GEA internal requirements and local laws, agreements with third parties such as agents and distributors;</li><li>Review, update and create precedent agreements and legal processes as need and appropriate</li><li>To advise and support dispute resolution processes</li><li>Provide training to the business on applicable legal and contractual issues.</li></ul>Role will require flexibility to travel (around 25%)<ul><li>Academic Qualifications</li><li>Company Secretary (ICSI).</li><li>LLB (Bachelor of Law) (5-year law degree post 12th year qualification i.e. either a BA LLB or a BBA LLB qualification) (preferably from accredited &amp; recognised universities such as national law universities in India). (Grades preferably either above 75%, O(Outstanding), A+ or A).</li><li>LLM (Masters of Law) (preferable but not mandatory).</li></ul><ul><li>Experience Requirements</li><li>At least 10+ years of relevant post qualification experience (preferably 15+) combining corporate, commercial, disputes and company secretarial experience.</li><li>Solid law firm or in-house experience in a regional or global company with a focus on commercial topics.</li><li>Candidate must demonstrate the following qualities:</li></ul><ul><li>A high level of integrity and management skills – this is a prerequisite</li><li>Experience and capability of supporting and serving as a trusted legal and business advisor to the business. Professional and commercial approach to problem solving and strong team ethic is essential</li><li>Direct experience in strategic and complex commercial transactions is an important prerequisite</li><li>Highly self-motivated with a positive and approachable attitude</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship building skills, both written and oral, with the ability to write concisely with precision and clarity</li><li>Ability and desire to work collaboratively and autonomously</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure whilst continuing to work in an orderly and organised manner</li><li>Ability to navigate complex issues</li></ul>Your Profile / Qualifications<ul><li>Experience Requirements</li><li>At least 10+ years of relevant post qualification experience (preferably 15+) combining corporate, commercial, disputes and company secretarial experience.</li><li>Solid law firm or in-house experience in a regional or global company with a focus on commercial topics.</li><li>Candidate must demonstrate the following qualities:</li></ul><ul><li>A high level of integrity and management skills – this is a prerequisite</li><li>Experience and capability of supporting and serving as a trusted legal and business advisor to the business. Professional and commercial approach to problem solving and strong team ethic is essential</li><li>Direct experience in strategic and complex commercial transactions is an important prerequisite</li><li>Highly self-motivated with a positive and approachable attitude</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship building skills, both written and oral, with the ability to write concisely with precision and clarity</li><li>Ability and desire to work collaboratively and autonomously</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure whilst continuing to work in an orderly and organised manner</li><li>Ability to navigate complex issues</li></ul>Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

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Senior Legal Counsel & Company Secretary

Responsibilities / Tasks<ul><li></li></ul>Scope of Role &amp;Responsibilities:Company Secretarial (10% of scope)<ul><li>Support at Board Meetings, Annual General Meeting, Extraordinary General Meeting and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) meetings.</li><li>Maintenance of statutory registers.</li><li>Filing of necessary forms with Registrar of Companies.</li></ul>Corporate &amp; Commercial (90% of scope)<ul><li>Provide commercial and practical legal advice and support and advise on day-to-day commercial matters including issues arising with customers, vendors and other partners</li><li>Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including sales and procurement contracts in accordance with GEA internal requirements and local laws, agreements with third parties such as agents and distributors;</li><li>Review, update and create precedent agreements and legal processes as need and appropriate</li><li>To advise and support dispute resolution processes</li><li>Provide training to the business on applicable legal and contractual issues.</li></ul>Role will require flexibility to travel (around 25%)<ul><li>Academic Qualifications</li><li>Company Secretary (ICSI).</li><li>LLB (Bachelor of Law) (5-year law degree post 12th year qualification i.e. either a BA LLB or a BBA LLB qualification) (preferably from accredited &amp; recognised universities such as national law universities in India). (Grades preferably either above 75%, O(Outstanding), A+ or A).</li><li>LLM (Masters of Law) (preferable but not mandatory).</li></ul><ul><li>Experience Requirements</li><li>At least 10+ years of relevant post qualification experience (preferably 15+) combining corporate, commercial, disputes and company secretarial experience.</li><li>Solid law firm or in-house experience in a regional or global company with a focus on commercial topics.</li><li>Candidate must demonstrate the following qualities:</li></ul><ul><li>A high level of integrity and management skills – this is a prerequisite</li><li>Experience and capability of supporting and serving as a trusted legal and business advisor to the business. Professional and commercial approach to problem solving and strong team ethic is essential</li><li>Direct experience in strategic and complex commercial transactions is an important prerequisite</li><li>Highly self-motivated with a positive and approachable attitude</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship building skills, both written and oral, with the ability to write concisely with precision and clarity</li><li>Ability and desire to work collaboratively and autonomously</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure whilst continuing to work in an orderly and organised manner</li><li>Ability to navigate complex issues</li></ul>Your Profile / Qualifications<ul><li>Experience Requirements</li><li>At least 10+ years of relevant post qualification experience (preferably 15+) combining corporate, commercial, disputes and company secretarial experience.</li><li>Solid law firm or in-house experience in a regional or global company with a focus on commercial topics.</li><li>Candidate must demonstrate the following qualities:</li></ul><ul><li>A high level of integrity and management skills – this is a prerequisite</li><li>Experience and capability of supporting and serving as a trusted legal and business advisor to the business. Professional and commercial approach to problem solving and strong team ethic is essential</li><li>Direct experience in strategic and complex commercial transactions is an important prerequisite</li><li>Highly self-motivated with a positive and approachable attitude</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship building skills, both written and oral, with the ability to write concisely with precision and clarity</li><li>Ability and desire to work collaboratively and autonomously</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure whilst continuing to work in an orderly and organised manner</li><li>Ability to navigate complex issues</li></ul>Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Senior Legal Counsel & Company Secretary

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