Manager - Legal (Auto)
Mahindra Group · Posted Oct 14
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
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About the role
The Legal team at Mahindra & Mahindra supports the company's legal framework with a focus on the automotive sector. The role involves drafting and vetting commercial and intellectual property agreements and advising business teams on compliance, data protection, privacy, ARAI regulations, marketing, and sales practices. The Manager - Legal (Auto) liaises with internal stakeholders and external counsel to support strategic objectives while mitigating risk.
What you will do
- As a Manager - Legal (Auto) at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the company's legal framework, specialising in the automotive sector.
- Your primary responsibilities will encompass drafting and vetting a comprehensive range of commercial agreements, including Development and Supply Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Related Party Transactions (RPT) Agreements, Distributor and Dealer Agreements.
- You will also be responsible for reviewing and drafting legal documents related to intellectual property rights, such as Technology Licenses, Domain Name Licenses, Assignment Deeds, and Software License Agreements.
- In addition, you will advise cross-functional business teams on compliance and legal queries associated with the Information Technology Act, Data Protection and Privacy laws, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) regulations, marketing, and sales practices.
- Providing timely and practical legal counsel on day-to-day operational matters will be a key part of your role.
- You will liaise with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors to ensure that all legal documentation supports the company's strategic objectives while mitigating risk.
- This role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality, clear, and effective legal deliverables within stringent timelines.
- You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and templates, while championing diligent documentation and record-keeping practices.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Educational and Professional Qualifications: A Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) followed by a Master of Laws degree (LLM) from a recognised university.
- Experience: A minimum of 7 to 10 years of combined experience working in top-tier law firms and in-house legal teams, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in contract law, corporate law, intellectual property rights, and regulatory compliance including data protection and technology laws.
- Skills and Attributes: Exceptional legal drafting and negotiation skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex legal concepts in accessible language for diverse business audiences.
- Proactive, collaborative, and a strong team player who contributes positively to a dynamic, high-performance legal department.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group is a multinational conglomerate federation of companies with a presence across more than 20 industries globally. The group holds leadership positions in utility vehicles, farm equipment, information technology, and financial services. Driven by its core purpose to enable people to Rise, Mahindra operates across over 100 countries.
- Industry
- Conglomerate
- Company size
- 327000+ employees
- Founded
- 1945-10-02
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman
Group CEO & Managing Director
Group Chief Financial Officer
Group Chief Technology Officer
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