Legal Counsel

Job description

Description

About Procter & Gamble:

Procter & Gamble is one of the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette and Oral B just to name a few. For more information about P&G the company and our brands please visit www.pg.com and our career website at pgcareers.com

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with P&G- Legal Team?

The Legal Counsel will be responsible to provide top-class legal support to one or more businesses of the group in Indian Sub-continent. Specifically, the incumbent would be responsible for the following:

·  Providing guidance on industry specific laws, ethical promotions and ensuring all compliances are met;
·  Drafting, Vetting, Negotiating, and executing all commercial contracts and agreements across the commercial business and business development;
·  Management of Litigations
·  Supporting global Patent and Trademark Departments on local Intellectual Property related matters;
·  Supporting business development initiatives including that of negotiation and execution of documents;
·  Providing legal support for clinical trials and new product development;
·  Collaborating with the Compliance Officer for the development and implementation of and compliance with processes, policies and training, including those related to the FCPA;
·  Supporting all legal initiatives related to brand protection;
·  Working closely with the internal Government Relations Department on Government relations matters;
·  Partnering with other functions such as Medical, Regulatory, HR, Sales, Marketing, Distribution & R&D on specific legal issues;
·  Legal service providers/ external counsel management;

Qualifications

Looking applicants with below Skill sets:

·  Learning Agility – Ability to quickly learn the nuances of the multi-faceted business
·  Business Partnering - Ability to build a strong network both internally and externally for effective business partnering. The Ideal Candidate Profile:
·  Minimum 5-8 years of experience with a reputable Law Firm or in the legal department of a large multinational corporation in pharma/FMCG industry.
·  Experience and proficiency in general commercial and litigation management. In addition to the above, the incumbent must bring:
·  Excellent written and verbal communication;
·  Good judgment & Integrity;
·  Self-starter with strong drive for results and strong sense of ownership;
·  Strong leadership skills and ability to drive projects forward to conclusion;
·  Aptitude to enthusiastically engage with colleagues and business partners to maintain appropriate ethical, legal and compliance standards;
·  Ability to influence other partners, without having direct reporting line;
·  Willingness to make decisions and, where necessary, challenge business partners;
·  Strong communication skills including to build and keep privilege communications;
·  The ability to effectively and efficiently handle external counsel in the provision of legal services;
·  General understanding of Intellectual Property matters and issues
·  A degree in law from a reputed University in India and/or abroad.

Just so you know:

·  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our mission of Diversity and Inclusion is: “Everyone valued. Everyone included. Everyone performing at their peak”.

Job locations:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Type: Full-time Req No: IME00000680