Legal Assistant

The Big Picture Howden are a global engineering business who focus on providing clients with industrial products that help multiple sectors improve their everyday processes. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so. As a compliance auditor and legal assistant you will be responsible to assist in audit of various functions and departments of Howden India to ensure adequate process controls implemented, in compliance with the global and local policies of Howden. You will assist in satisfying the needs of the Howden companies located in India and Middle East with regard to various matters requiring legal and administrative support, What Needs To Be Done? • Support and work on general legal advices to ensure compliance with Howden Group policies. • Perform compliance audits to determine whether established protocols, policies and procedures are being followed to ensure strict compliance and where they can be improved. • Provide administrative support with various matters, including doing legal research, as required • Support in drafting and review of wide range of contract (customers, vendors, service provider, agents, distributors, etc.) • Provide assistance in relation to litigation, disputes and warranty claims. • Updating quarterly / annual compliance calendar on the basis of inputs from various departments and action plan for non-compliances. • Assist with reviewing and updating existing company policies and procedures. • Adhere to regulatory reporting guidelines and filing deadlines. • Audit Report to regional legal counsel/senior management team/global compliance officer. • Maintenance and updating the documents database and other records required to ensure implementation of business continuity plan. • Support in vetting of internal and external correspondences. • Secretarial support in maintenance of records and registers under companies act and assistance in holding Board Meeting, AGM / EGM by Indian entities. • Represent before court and other forums as an authorised representative of the Company. What Do You Need To Bring? • Young professional with Bachelor / MBA degree, (preferably LLB / CS degree ) . • 4+ years of experience in working in a law firm or in-house commercial functions. • Good orientation in commercial laws. • Experience of working within an audit, compliance and/or risk function • Analytical ability combined with attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask if necessary • Flexibility • Proficient in verbal and written communication in English. • Fluent in English language at minimum • Proficient in work with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook • Ability to work with people, both team members and clients. • Excellent problem solving skills. • Adaptable and innovative approach to work and new technologies. • Self-motivated. • Sets personal deliverables and work to high standards. What Will You Get in Return? You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organization in a challenging and dynamic role with great development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a great benefits package. The advantages of working at Howden: Worldwide business – Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries. We offer global and local opportunities– 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments – You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden we have a strong corporate identity and purpose – You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet. Our products and organization are Revolving Around You – Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.