Overview
Senior Legal Counsel – International Jobs in Ahmedabad, India at United HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Strategic Legal Leadership
Provide comprehensive legal advice and strategic direction to executive leadership on international business operations, complex transactions, and regulatory matters
Develop and implement global legal strategies aligned with company business objectives across diverse jurisdictions
Lead the international legal team and manage the legal budget for global operations
Report regularly to the Managing Director on significant legal matters affecting international business
2 Regulatory & Compliance Management
Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with local, regional, and international laws across all operating markets
Design, implement and oversee robust compliance programs specifically tailored to FMCG regulatory frameworks
Conduct proactive legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for existing and emerging markets
Monitor legislative developments across key markets to anticipate regulatory impacts on business operations
Lead internal compliance audits and oversee remediation efforts when required
3 Transactional & Commercial Law
Review, draft, and negotiate high-value and strategically significant international commercial agreements
Structure and lead complex cross-border transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
Oversee international distribution agreements, manufacturing contracts, and supply chain documentation
Develop standardized contract templates adaptable to different jurisdictions while maintaining legal protection
Provide legal guidance on market entry strategies, including entity formation, licensing, regulatory approvals, as well as representations and warranties insurance for our privately held companies
4 Consumer Protection & Product Compliance
Provide authoritative guidance on product formulation requirements across different regulatory regimes
Oversee legal review of packaging, labelling, advertising claims, and marketing materials for multi-jurisdiction compliance
Develop and maintain product recall protocols aligned with varying international requirements
Manage legal aspects of consumer complaints and product liability matters across global markets
Ensure compliance with sustainability and environmental regulations affecting FMCG products
5 Intellectual Property Management
Develop and execute global intellectual property protection strategies for brands, domains, trademarks, formulations, and innovations
Oversee international trademark portfolio management, registrations, and enforcement actions
Lead anti-counterfeiting initiatives and partner with customs/regulatory authorities on enforcement
Manage IP licensing arrangements and technology transfer agreements across jurisdictions
Direct patent prosecution and protection strategies for proprietary technologies and formulations
6 Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Oversee all international disputes, litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings
Develop global litigation strategies and coordinate with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Manage regulatory investigations and government inquiries with minimal business disruption
Implement dispute prevention strategies and early resolution protocols
Coordinate competition/antitrust compliance and respond to regulatory investigations External Relationships
Establish and manage a global network of external legal counsel across key markets
Represent the company before international regulatory authorities and industry associations
Build relationships with key regulatory stakeholders in priority markets
Participate in industry working groups to influence regulatory developments
Engage with trade organizations on legal matters affecting the CPG sector
Contact Person
Ansuya Satish/Anjali Batheja
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Title: Senior Legal Counsel – International
Company: United HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Ahmedabad, India
Category: Law/Legal (Regulatory Compliance Specialist), Management (Regulatory Compliance Specialist)
