Details of the Organization

ofi is a global leader offering naturally good food & beverage ingredients and solutions.

Pioneers at heart we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufactures and retailers with products and ingredients that will delight their customers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is part of that delight.

Details of the Job/Internship

ofi is hiring a legal counsel to join them in Bengaluru office. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Support the Legal and Compliance for ofi in India. 
• Draft, review and negotiate, alongside business personnel, under swift time constraints, a variety of contracts with vendors, customers and other third parties. Examples include supply agreements, MSAs, consulting agreements, IT/license agreements, purchase orders, banking and finance agreements, warehousing agreements, factory compliance R&D agreements, sustainability program agreements etc. 
• Advise the business and operations teams with a clear understanding of the meaning and implication of legal documents to the business.
• Handle, prepare and review documents related to corporate law matters, real estate transactions, litigation, factory related matters, labour matters, among other business legal matters.
• Work with the Corporate Secretariat team to manage the governance and compliance of ofi’s entities in India and ensure they remain compliant with relevant local laws and regulations.
• Support members of the Legal team, by researching and analyzing complex legal issues and providing advice that ensures compliance with rules and regulations.
• Assist in the development of policies and practices based on the country’s legal requirements.
• Stay current on legal and regulatory issues affecting the company and the industry.
• Collaborate on various legal, business, and administrative functions and initiatives. 
• Assist with the managing of outside legal counsels and projects, including traveling to different locations of the company in India.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Eligibility

• LLB degree (5 year or 3 year) and qualified to practice law in India. 
• At least five years previous work experience, including mixture of in-house and/or law firm experience. 
• Experience with consumer products or food manufacturing industry (including legal metrology) is preferred.
• Able to navigate complex, global, and matrixed organizations.
• Keen attention to detail is a must. 
• Self-starter, highly organized, and able to deliver clear, business-oriented legal advice in a simple form in a fast-paced atmosphere is required.
• Team player who can collaborate with an internal team, while delivering with minimal supervision and administrative support is required.
• Proven track record of excellent judgment, analytical ability, critical thinking, and risk management skills are required
• Must be eager to learn new areas of the law and be strongly committed to learning the company’s businesses.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. Will be required to work with all levels within the organization, including those in domestic and foreign teams. 
• High degree of professional ethics, morals and integrity are required.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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