Details of the Organization

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods.

Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance.

Details of the Job/Internship

Imerys is looking for a candidate for the position of Legal Counsel with 6 to 8 years of experience to join them at their office in Hyderabad.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to stakeholders on a wide range of legal topics, including contractual matters, regulatory compliance and risk management, and alert stakeholders to legal and regulatory risk;
• Draft, review and negotiate various legal documents such as commercial contracts, GTCs, NDAs, MOUs and other contractual arrangements in the fields of sale and purchase, supply, consultancy, agency, distribution, real estate, construction, mining, banking, etc., as well as develop or update contract templates or adapt existing templates to local requirements;
• Managing disputes, pre-litigation, and litigation matters, including arbitration, and developing effective strategies to resolve legal issues and protect company’s interests and rights. Resolving commercial claims, liaise and supervise external counsel for outsourced legal matters, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal representation when required, supervise and coordinate with business team to collect facts and evidence, set and execute litigation strategy, and maintain and provide regular updates on progress of litigations to stakeholders; and
• Assist/liaise with Group Insurance Department and local brokers for insurance claims and queries;

Eligibility

• Bachelor or master of degree in law from a reputable law school; bar qualification in India or other commonwealth countries is a plus.
• 6 to 8 years of broad-based commercial legal experience, either private practice or in-house (work experience in an industrial MNC is preferred).
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of laws of India (including corporate and commercial laws) and other laws under South Asia or other common law jurisdiction is a plus;
• Excellent legal and strategic judgment, coupled with strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills;
• Possess a high level of integrity, meticulous, and a quick learner;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; and 
• ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for the business.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Telangana

City

Hyderabad

Address

Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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