Details of the Organization

The Coca-Cola Company is a global leader in the beverage industry, operating across a vast network of bottling partners. The India & Southwest Asia (INSWA) Operating Unit is a critical business driver, focusing on sustainable growth, brand value, and complex franchise relationships.

Details of the Job/Internship

The Coca-Cola Company is hiring a Director, Legal Counsel - INSWA with experience of 10+ years to join their office in Gurugram, Haryana, India.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy and governance for strategic customer engagements and bottler relationships.
• Act as the primary lead for M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including transaction structuring and regulatory approvals.
• Build and maintain an enterprise-wide competition and antitrust compliance framework.
• Provide counsel on diverse legal areas including contract, commercial, employment, environmental, and consumer protection laws.
• Oversee all stages of legal disputes and litigation, from initial investigation to final settlement or judgment.
• Manage and align external counsels for the Company and its Bottlers according to the overarching legal strategy.
• Enable corporate governance by providing guidance on the Code of Business Conduct, Anti-Bribery, and FCPA compliance.
• Support real estate matters, including leases, construction contracts, and environmental permits (PCB requirements).
• Conduct legal research on precedents to support case strategy and prepare high-level legal pleadings and petitions.

Eligibility

• Qualified lawyer with a degree in Law (LL.B).
• Minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience in legal advice, regulatory interpretation, and risk management.
• Proven track record in structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex legal contracts and policies.
• Experience in the FMCG industry or supporting commercial/customer operations is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to represent an organization in litigation, arbitration, or mediation before government agencies.
• Strong knowledge of Indian and regional laws, including Legal Metrology, Food Law, and Competition Law.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setup (3 days onsite in Gurugram).

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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