Head of Legal & Compliance - India at Goodyear Tire & Rubber

New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, Tyre Manufacturing, Legal, ComplianceIndustries

Requirements

15-20 years of professional experience in Corporate Legal and Company Secretary functions
15-20 years of professional experience in Manufacturing and Consumer Goods sectors
15-20 years of professional experience in Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Management
Company Secretary certification
LL.B
Audit and Compliance skills
Legal Expertise
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) skills
Tribunal Representation skills
Dispute Resolution & Settlements skills
Policy Development skills
Government/Regulatory Engagement skills

Responsibilities

Work with the APAC legal team in Shanghai and the Corporate Team in the US on commercial/corporate transactions in India and coordinate Indian law advice
Advise business and functional personnel, and coordinate with other functions including APAC Legal, Treasury, Tax and Finance team on all regulatory matters relating to company business in India
Manage corporate governance, SEBI listed compliance and other requirements of the company in India
Oversee all court cases, litigations, criminal/civil cases and legal suits related to trade and industrial cases to ensure tactful settlement with minimum financial impact to Goodyear's business
Resolve all audit-related disputes amicably to ensure smooth compliance with audit process
Organize and record Annual General Shareholder meetings, Audit Committee and Board meetings to keep all stakeholders informed about Goodyear's business and ensure compliance with the statutory norms as per Companies Act in India
Work closely with management to evaluate & mitigate the legal impact of major decisions, where applicable law, regulations, or facts of the case are unclear, controversial, or conflicting
Ensure that the organization complies with its governing document, company law and all relevant legislation or regulations to safeguard the good name and values of the organization; provide oversight for compliance-related matters, investigation outcome reporting and mitigation measures implementation
Support management by ensuring the smooth functioning of the Board and its Committees, including Audit Committees
Appoint law partner associates, partner with them in preparation of cases for litigation, reviewing complex documents relating to transactions in which the company is to participate, explain cases to partner attorneys and brainstorm effective solutions within the legal framework
Prepare legal documents and papers, prepare cases and contracts, proofread the document before submission to a law partner for review, negotiate with outside parties, render legal opinions and represent the company in all legal matters