Legal Counsel

Position Title: Legal Counsel

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 42044

[Legal Counsel]

[Gurugram]

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

At McCain, the global legal team is responsible for providing and managing legal and compliance services and assisting with the management of risks associated with McCains global business operations. The team works hard to position itself as a trusted business partner to achieve better commercial and legal outcomes faster. The business groups look to the legal team for assistance and guidance in contractual and other dealings with third parties, including customers, suppliers and regulators. We are now seeking a Legal Counsel in India to join as a key member of the legal team in the region. Located in our Gurgaon office, this individual will report to the Senior Legal Counsel, India and act as a trusted advisor on business transactions and provide day-to-day advice to the business on legal matters, focused in India. This is an exciting opportunity to play a part in the continuing global growth of McCain and would suit an enthusiastic and ambitious individual who is excited to play a part in this growth!

What Youll Be Doing.

• Provide advice on compliance with local laws and regulations, including monitoring legislative changes and other legal requirements and disseminating information in relation to these changes where required.
• Ensure effective risk management processes are implemented and maintained.
• The ability to work autonomously and self-sufficiently.
• Assist with customer, supplier and other third-party agreements with the goal of assisting business partners to achieve their objectives while identifying and mitigating risks.
• Working in collaboration with internal and external resources to provide strategic advice with respect to intellectual property matters.
• Provide support to other functions as necessary with respect to a variety of regulatory and food safety matters.
• Manage the company secretarial compliances set out in the Companies Act.
• Guidance on laws governing our food business, agriculture, contract farming and environment.
• Support the plant on applicable regulations, licenses, land use bill, Factory Act etc.
• Collaborate with HR to Advise on employment issues and guiding on all labor related compliances.
• Provide support to the business in complying with FSSAI rules and regulations.
• Assess, advise on and manage legal, regulatory and risk approaches for potential and actual disputes and litigation.
• Manage the e-compliance tool.

What Youll Need To Be Successful.

• Qualification in law from an Indian university and 4+ years of broad legal experience (including private practice training with a reputable law firm) with an emphasis on corporate/commercial, compliance, corporate governance and regulatory matters.
• Qualified company secretary preferred.
• In-house experience, preferably in FMCG / international manufacturing.
• Innovative, enthusiastic and versatile approach.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• A professional, ethical and honest approach.
• Significant experience in contract law and strong skills in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Ability to contribute at a strategic level with a proactive approach to risk management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Ability to build strong relationships within the business and collaborate across the organization – including the ability to work effectively across multiple countries and regions as a member of a global legal team and assist in implementing global priorities.
• An ability to appreciate the strategic and commercial implications of decisions and their impact on the business.

• About The Team.
• Position reports into Sr. Legal Counsel.
• About McCain.
• Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, youll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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