AH Legal

Aditya Birla Group

Oct 29, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Legal

Requirements

Job Purpose
To provide quality and timely legal support to the business.
To assist in drafting and negotiating various documents.
To research, interpret and analyze laws & legal situations and assist in strategizing and advising business.
To assist in handling diverse disputes and litigations.
Job Context & Major Challenges
Operating in a highly regulated business which mandates heightened focus on statutory compliance with zero tolerance. In-house lawyers have to be equipped to provide both proactive and reactive support to ensure business continuity whilst hedging against financial/ non-financial risks. Uncertainty and dynamic nature of the regulatory framework and judicial developments warrants astute legal advice to support business.
The major challenge for the job is effective improvisation in order to achieve the business objectives amidst the rigidity and rigour of the legal framework.
Uncertain legal environment and potential risk from new enactments/judgments.
Bringing speed and transparency in the existing business processes, mitigating risk and ensuring right solutions are proactively implemented so that liabilities are not recurring.
Building capability of self, the team members and grooming them to be leaders of the future.
KRA1 Commercial Documentation
Drafting and reviewing various kinds of agreements and other legal documents to ensure that legal risks are minimized or eliminated and also ensure compliance of Company’s internal risk parameters/policies as well as applicable laws or regulations.
Standardizing of agreements.
Detailed review of legal documents to identify potential risks to the business.
Raise red flags and make recommendations to the business to resolve issues.
Participate in meetings with counterparts’/business team to discuss and negotiate the terms of contracts.
Quick turnaround of documents.
KRA2 Handling disputes, arbitration and litigation
Litigation management through Provakil, review of existing litigations and identifying the impact, identifying opportunities for cost reduction in litigation, assisting in leading litigations/ investigations and collaborating with business and external counsels in litigation management, research, monitoring of ongoing litigations as also any that may be filed in future, record management.
To guide the business on all types of litigation, briefing lawyers and reviewing the documents relevant for legal proceedings.
Key Litigation update as and when it progresses.
Drafting of written statement/ rejoinders /documents and ensure its timely filing
Attending hearing before Court / Tribunals, follow up with advocates.
KRA3 Compliances
Audit review and risk assessment - reviewing and monitoring compliance management tools, conducting periodic compliance audits and preparing audit report, meetings with internal stakeholders, updating the business with the latest changes in laws, rules and regulations, identifying gaps in compliance, preparing an action plan and suggesting mitigation solutions to internal stakeholders.
KRA4 Process Development
Identify gaps in operational processes and suggest improvements to existing SOPs, implement new process with appropriate SOPs/providing timely guidelines.
Assist in stabilization of ProVakil, roll out reports to business clients for real time update on litigation status / updates.
KRA5 Personal Development and Knowledge Building
Understanding and developing firm technical knowledge about the industry and the various operations run by the employer at its various locations across India by performing hands-on training at the units.
Assisting cross-functional teams with legal support and guidance.
Actively participating in team development and capacity building activities.
KRA6 Projects and Regulatory Affairs
Assist the cross-functional teams of the specific project assigned with regulatory approvals and licences requirements.
Advice and assist the Unit Corporate Affairs on regulatory and compliance matters with respect to communications/advisories while dealing with external statutory authority.

Responsibilities

To provide quality and timely legal support to the business.
To assist in drafting and negotiating various documents.
To research, interpret and analyze laws & legal situations and assist in strategizing and advising business.
To assist in handling diverse disputes and litigations.
Drafting and reviewing various kinds of agreements and other legal documents to ensure that legal risks are minimized or eliminated and also ensure compliance of Company’s internal risk parameters/policies as well as applicable laws or regulations.
Standardizing of agreements.
Detailed review of legal documents to identify potential risks to the business.
Raise red flags and make recommendations to the business to resolve issues.
Participate in meetings with counterparts’/business team to discuss and negotiate the terms of contracts.
Quick turnaround of documents.
Litigation management through Provakil, review of existing litigations and identifying the impact, identifying opportunities for cost reduction in litigation, assisting in leading litigations/ investigations and collaborating with business and external counsels in litigation management, research, monitoring of ongoing litigations as also any that may be filed in future, record management.
To guide the business on all types of litigation, briefing lawyers and reviewing the documents relevant for legal proceedings.
Key Litigation update as and when it progresses.
Drafting of written statement/ rejoinders /documents and ensure its timely filing.
Attending hearing before Court / Tribunals, follow up with advocates.
Audit review and risk assessment - reviewing and monitoring compliance management tools, conducting periodic compliance audits and preparing audit report, meetings with internal stakeholders, updating the business with the latest changes in laws, rules and regulations, identifying gaps in compliance, preparing an action plan and suggesting mitigation solutions to internal stakeholders.
Identify gaps in operational processes and suggest improvements to existing SOPs, implement new process with appropriate SOPs/providing timely guidelines.
Assist in stabilization of ProVakil, roll out reports to business clients for real time update on litigation status / updates.
Understanding and developing firm technical knowledge about the industry and the various operations run by the employer at its various locations across India by performing hands-on training at the units.
Assisting cross-functional teams with legal support and guidance.
Actively participating in team development and capacity building activities.
Assist the cross-functional teams of the specific project assigned with regulatory approvals and licences requirements.
Advice and assist the Unit Corporate Affairs on regulatory and compliance matters with respect to communications/advisories while dealing with external statutory authority.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the AH Legal role?

The primary purpose of the AH Legal role is to provide quality and timely legal support to the business, assist in drafting and negotiating documents, and research and analyze laws and legal situations to advise the business effectively.

What are some challenges associated with the AH Legal position?

Some challenges include effective improvisation to achieve business objectives within a rigid legal framework, managing uncertainties from new legal enactments or judgments, and ensuring speedy, transparent business processes while mitigating risks.

What types of documents will the AH Legal professional be responsible for?

The AH Legal professional will be responsible for drafting and reviewing various agreements and legal documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal risk parameters, and standardizing these documents.

How does the AH Legal role handle disputes and litigation?

The role involves managing litigation through tools like Provakil, reviewing ongoing litigations, collaborating with external counsels, and drafting necessary legal documents for court proceedings.

What compliance responsibilities does the AH Legal position entail?

The position requires conducting compliance audits, monitoring compliance management tools, updating the business on legal changes, identifying compliance gaps, and preparing action plans to mitigate risks.

How does the AH Legal role contribute to process development?

The role involves identifying gaps in operational processes, suggesting improvements, implementing new processes with appropriate SOPs, and providing real-time updates on litigation status to business clients.

What opportunities are there for personal development in the AH Legal role?

The role offers opportunities to build technical legal knowledge about the industry, assist cross-functional teams with legal guidance, and participate in team development and capacity-building activities.

Will the AH Legal professional assist with regulatory affairs?

Yes, the AH Legal professional will assist cross-functional teams with regulatory approvals and licensing requirements and provide advice on compliance matters related to external statutory authorities.

Aditya Birla Group

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are Big In Your Life. A journey like no other. Offering innovative products and services, reaching out to millions globally, adding value and adding purpose. As a global industrial powerhouse, we impact millions of lives daily. A global conglomerate, Aditya Birla Group is in the League of Fortune 500, anchored by an extraordinary force of over 187,000 employees belonging to 100 nationalities across 41 countries. We are Big In Your Life through a myriad of offerings, from aluminium beverage cans to construction materials, fashion wear, tyres and plastics, voice and data services, and much more. Our seven decade-long growth journey is underpinned by our philosophy of responsible business practices and stakeholder value creation. Today, Aditya Birla Group businesses are global powerhouses across sectors such as metals, pulp and fibre, chemicals, textiles, carbon black, telecom and cement. Our overseas operations across North America and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia account for 50% of the Group's revenues. We are an employer of choice and were named the 'AON Best Employer in India' for 2018 - the third time in the last seven years.