Job Requirements

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

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.

www.godrejindustries.com

About The Function

The Corporate Legal Team at Godrej Industries Group plays a pivotal role in managing litigation, overseeing contract negotiations and providing strategic legal counsel on complex projects and transactions. Collaborating closely with senior leadership, the team ensures seamless legal support across the organisation. In addition to managing the intellectual property portfolio, the team also oversees indirect tax matters, safeguarding the company's interests and fostering business growth with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting in transaction lifecycle management including managing external counsels, cross functional interactions and handling post transaction operational issues
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation for M&A transactions, projects and commercial transactions.
Assisting in legal due diligence
Drafting and reviewing policy documents and operating procedures.
Advising on operational and business issues including contracts and commercial laws.
Maintaining digital data base.
Updating stakeholders on legal developments, new laws, judicial precedents, regulatory requirements and compliance issues
Assisting in knowledge management.

Education

Graduate/Post Graduate from an accredited law school

Experience

Experience in a law firm or in-house legal team of a large group company / MNC

Skills

In-depth knowledge of laws relating to commercial, consumer and contract laws.
Expertise in drafting and strong aptitude for negotiation.
Good analytical skills, commercial acumen and time sensitive
Team player and excellent collaborator.
Ability to effectively communicate, experience of working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Work Experience

6–8 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

Assistant Manager/Manager - Legal (M&A)