Details of the Organization

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in flavor and one of the most recognized and trusted names in the industry. With a legacy spanning over 130 years, McCormick produces, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning blends, condiments, and a variety of flavorful products to the entire food industry—including retail stores, food manufacturers, and foodservice providers. The company develops innovative flavor solutions for a diverse range of applications, including beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery and confectionery, savory foods, performance nutrition, and health-focused products.

Details of the Job/Internship

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is hiring for the position of Legal Service Lead with 6+ years of experience to join their office in Gurugram. 

Role and Responsibilities

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, redline, and negotiate commercial, IP, and procurement contracts in alignment with company playbooks. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain and update contract templates.

Legal Matter Intake & Company Secretarial Oversight:

• Supervise global legal intake and company secretarial functions, including query triage, priority setting, and regulatory compliance. Ensure timely updates of officer and director information.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor the Legal Services team to ensure exceptional support and service. Conduct performance reviews, set development goals, and provide ongoing coaching and training.

Operational Excellence:

• Drive the centralization and standardization of legal support processes. Build team capabilities and ensure high-quality service delivery.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Serve as a liaison with Legal and functional leaders to align on expectations, maintain service levels, and improve delivery outcomes.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Establish reporting mechanisms to track team performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.

Eligibility

• Law degree with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in legal operations or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles, including procurement and IP law, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage legal teams and interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with global contract management and legal operations tools (e.g., legal matter intake systems, CLM, IP docketing software).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills with a collaborative mindset.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Haryana

City

Gurugram

Address

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Application and Registration Details

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