Assistant Manager Legal

Godrej Agrovet

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Job Title: Assistant Manager Legal

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Legal

Business: Godrej Agrovet

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About Godrej Industries Group

At the Godrej Industries Group (GIG), we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Agrovet

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, Research & Development focused agri-business Company dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses it operates - Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry and Processed Foods. GAVL has a pan India presence with sales of over a million tons annually of high-quality animal feed and cutting- edge nutrition products for cattle, poultry, aqua feed and specialty feed. Our teams have worked closely with Indian farmers to develop large Oil Palm Plantations which is helping in bridging the demand and supply gap of edible oil in India. In the crop protection segment, the company meets the niche requirement of farmers through innovative agrochemical offerings. GAVL through its subsidiary Astec Life Sciences Limited, is also a business-to-business (B2B) focused bulk manufacturer of fungicides & herbicides. In Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods, the company operates through its subsidiaries Creamline Dairy Products Limited and Godrej Tyson Foods Limited. Apart from this, GAVL also has a joint venture with the ACI group of Bangladesh for animal feed business in Bangladesh.

For more information on the Company, please log on to www.godrejagrovet.com .

Job Purpose

This position plays a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of the company's litigation matters and agreements. This position involves managing the litigation process, including case assessment, strategy development, and coordination with external counsel. Additionally, will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements to ensure the company’s interests are protected and aligned with legal requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee all aspects of litigation matters, including case assessment, strategy development, and coordination with external counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, such as contracts, leases, licenses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to provide guidance on legal issues related to litigation and agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business units and senior management, to provide legal advice and support.
• Monitor and track legal developments, regulations, and trends relevant to litigation and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies in all legal matters.

Educational Qualification

LLB/LLM from very reputed institute.

Experience

Industrial 8 to 10 years
• Proven track record of successfully managing litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to draft and review complex agreements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills
• Litigation management
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Legal research and analysis
• Case assessment and strategy development
• Compliance management

Stakeholder collaboration

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same *** partner benefits at par with married spouses

Gender transition support

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Trust based sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.