Job Details
Job Title: Regional Legal Counsel
Location: Mumbai, India
Work Arrangement: Onsite
About The Role
We are seeking a highly qualified Regional Counsel to manage commercial contracts and support legal and compliance initiatives across India and the broader APAC region. This role reports to the Legal & Compliance Director, APAC.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Management
- Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, distribution and agency agreements, procurement-related contracts, and other commercial documentation.
- Provide practical legal advice to the business on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and compliance with internal contracting standards and approval processes.
- Support the rollout and use of contract templates and contract management guidelines across the region.
Compliance Support & Coordination
- Support the management of compliance matters in the region, including acting as a point of contact for compliance queries from the business.
- Assist with the identification and assessment of potential compliance issues and support internal compliance initiatives and investigations, under the guidance of the APAC Legal & Compliance Director.
- Support the regional implementation of global compliance policies and procedures, including anti-bribery & corruption, trade compliance, data privacy, and other applicable compliance frameworks.
- Assist with compliance trainings, policy rollouts, and awareness initiatives at the country and regional level.
Regional Projects
- Provide legal and compliance support for APAC specific projects and initiatives (e.g. integration projects, assets or legal entity structuring projects).
- Provide support for Legal Department efficiency initiatives, including digitisation, process improvement and standardization of legal and compliance workflows.
Skills
- Curious and eager to learn
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Mature personality, calm and determined to succeed
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Hands-on and can-do mentality
- Enthusiastic team player
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues within Caldic worldwide
- Down to earth, no-nonsense, authentic, not a status-oriented personality
Job Requirements
- Qualified lawyer.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a reputable multinational corporation (in manufacturing and/or distribution industry highly desirable).
- Prior experience in a reputable law firm would be a plus.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise between multiple tasks and demands, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Escalate issues, seek guidance, and align decisions with the APAC Legal & Compliance Director where matters involve higher risk, complexity, or regional impact.
- Excellent command of the English language.
About Caldic
At Caldic, we're a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.
We Offer
- Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
- An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
- The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more
We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com
Ready to Join Us
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.
Location:
Mumbai, MH, IN, 400034
City: Mumbai
Country/Region: IN
