Senior Legal Manager – Pharma Distribution Firm – LLB (5-10 yrs)

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated lawyer to support a rapidly growing and evolving B2B wholesale trading business in India

Key Responsibilities:

– To oversee the legal aspects of the businesses carried out by the Group.

– Drafting and finalizing of agreements, contracts and documents for various commercial transactions including acquisitions

– Communicate and negotiate with external parties including external counsels, regulators, service providers, banks, pharma companies etc. to finalise the agreements and assist business decisions.

– Advising on general business law issues and managing the legal issues of all areas of the Company’s businesses, including but not limited to corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, etc.

– Collaborate with local business leaders as well as with supporting areas (Finance, Admin, Accounting & HR) advising on legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to the Company’s businesses.

– You will be required to work independently as well as part of various teams and take on projects in addition to the daily day job.

– Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.

– Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.

– Prepare reports of the activities undertaken as part of roles and responsibilities.

– General observance of laws in all functions of the Company.

– Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation.

Desired Skills & Experience:

– Proven experience of 5+ years in corporate and commercial matters.

– Experience in managing external legal counsels.

– Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.

– High degree of professional ethics and integrity.

– Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.

– Outstanding communication skills.

Academic Qualification – Graduates in Law.