Details of the Organization

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

Details of the Job/Internship

Godrej Industries Group is hiring a Manager Corporate Legal to join them in Mumbai office. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Offer strategic advice on indirect tax matters, addressing operational and audit-related issues 
• Manage tax notices and litigation, including legacy tax disputes, to protect the company’s interests 
• Represent the company before tax authorities, ensuring a proactive approach to tax compliance 
• Drive the digitisation of indirect taxation processes to streamline operations 
• Handle a range of legal matters, including drafting and vetting legal notices, responses, powers of attorney and affidavits 
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with third parties, including customers, manufacturers, contractors, vendors and distributors 
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters, covering corporate and commercial law, labour and employment law 
• Protect the company’s reputation and mitigate risks by ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations 
• Coordinate with external counsel for court appearances, government agency representation, and dispute resolution strategies, managing associated costs effectively 

Eligibility

• 7-12 years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, or tax consultancy firm.
• Expertise in indirect taxation laws, including legacy laws, and solid knowledge of commercial and civil laws.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, with a keen commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, government offices, and industry bodies.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to handle time-sensitive matters.
• Experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex legal issues simultaneously and efficiently.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

Mumbai, India

Application and Registration Details

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

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