Lawsikho

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Bengaluru, Karnataka

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

Details of the Organization

Porter is more than just a logistics company. Their purpose of 'moving a billion dreams, one delivery at a time' is at the core of everything they do as they strive to reshape the future of the industry, driving innovation and creating impactful journeys for their Porterites and beyond.

Details of the Job/Internship

Porter is seeking an experienced legal professional to be the Company’s Legal Head for its businesses in India and abroad.

Role and Responsibilities

Collaborate with different stakeholders: Board, Management, Finance, HR, and Operations teams, to address legal issues and provide strategic advice.
Establish policies, procedures, and guidelines for compliant operations in all the jurisdictions the Company operates.
Establish necessary checks and balances, and lead indicators for compliance matters.
Stay updated with amendments and industry standards, conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making.
Be on top of the changing legal environment and pre-empt the risks and adverse impact.
Proactively identify risks associated with strategic transactions, such as contractual obligations, intellectual property rights, regulatory compliance, and litigation risks.
Lead and groom the in-house legal team, provide guidance, mentorship, and support.
Develop and implement legal training programs to educate teams on legal risks and compliance requirements.
Manage IP protections, support litigation team with demands of ongoing cases.
Manage and oversee legal filings, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide expert legal advice on laws governing the company, corporate governance matters, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory compliance. Plan and execute the Pre-IPO, IPO, and Post-IPO journey of the Company.
Actively support on the policy advocacy matters of the organization.

Eligibility

LLB or LLM from a leading law school.
Have prior experience in appearances before courts, authorities and tribunals.
Minimum 12 to 15 years of relevant experience, preferably with 5 years of independent practice along with experience of working as an in-house legal counsel.
Leadership experience, with the ability to effectively manage and mentor a team of legal professionals.
The candidate needs to have a good relationship with senior lawyers and law firms.
Must have an independent judgement/ thought process and should not be over reliant on external counsel’s advice.
Should be able to challenge status-quo/ external views and take reasoned stance after evaluating pro’s and con’s.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
Ability to work independently as well as lead a team, be part of cross-functional and international team, all at the same time.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Should have the ability to peer around the corner with good connects with regulators and understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape.
Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice and managing complex legal matters.
Should have led structuring of business model/s in alignment with commercial considerations and regulatory requirements.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate legal risks.