Legal Head (Individual Contributor) – 8+ years - Mumbai
Location: Mumbai
Summary:
We are seeking a Legal Head with 8+ years of experience to independently manage the legal function. This individual contributor (IC) role will focus on litigation, compliance, risk management, and grievance handling. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with expertise in corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and dispute resolution.
Your Future Employer:
A fast-growing and innovative organization in the logistics and technology space, committed to transforming the supply chain ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
- Litigation Management: Handle legal disputes, arbitration, and court proceedings efficiently.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to corporate regulations, statutory laws, and governance standards.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential legal risks across operations.
- Grievance Handling: Manage employee, vendor, and customer grievances with legal solutions.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and NDAs.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with business teams and external legal counsel as needed.
- Process Improvements: Develop legal frameworks and policies to streamline operations and ensure compliance.
Requirements:
- Education: LLB or equivalent law degree; additional qualifications (LLM or CS) are a plus.
- Experience: Minimum 8 years of legal experience with expertise in litigation, compliance, and risk management.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of corporate law, dispute resolution, and contract management.
- Competency: Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in technology, logistics, or related sectors is preferred.
What’s in it for You?
- Competitive salary and benefits
- High ownership with opportunities to make a direct business impact
- Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Reach us: If you think this role is aligned with your career, kindly write me an email along with your updated CV on radhika.agrawal@crescendogroup.in for a confidential discussion on the role.
Disclaimer: Crescendo Global is specializes in Senior to C-level niche recruitment. We are passionate about empowering job seekers and employers with an engaging memorable job search and leadership hiring experience. Crescendo Global does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
Note: We receive a lot of applications on a daily basis so it becomes a bit difficult for us to get back to each candidate. Please assume that your profile has not been shortlisted in case you don't hear back from us in 1 week. Your patience is highly appreciated.
Keywords: Legal Head, Litigation, Compliance, Risk Management, Grievances, Corporate Law, LLB, Mumbai