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Head Legal & Compliance | Manufacturing | Mumbai | 15+ PQE

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
This role involves overseeing all legal functions, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic legal advice within the chemical industry. The successful candidate will lead the legal department, navigate regulatory challenges, and safeguard the organisation's interests.
  • Only candidates based out of Mumbai or willing to relocate apply
  • Only candidate with 15+ years of experience apply

About Our Client

Our client is a European MNC in the manufacturing industry. They are looking to hire a Head Legal with extensive experience in a regional role ideally having handled regions in the EU as a part of their portfolio.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage all legal activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Develop and implement effective legal strategies to support business objectives.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
  • Advise senior management on legal risks and potential implications.
  • Oversee dispute resolution and litigation matters as needed.
  • Ensure the organisation adheres to corporate governance best practices.
  • Monitor and adapt to changes in laws and regulations impacting the chemical industry.
  • Collaborate with external legal counsel when required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head - Legal should have:

  • A degree in law from a recognised institution.
  • Extensive knowledge of legal practices within the industrial or manufacturing sector ideally with operations across European Union
  • At-least 15 years of experience in an in-house set up or mix of law firm and in-house



What's on Offer

Leadership role

Global exposure

Quote job ref
JN-062025-6758066

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Legal Support - In House
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062025-6758066

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.