Tasks
A) Contract Management –
Drafting/Vetting of Contracts; negotiations and finalization of contracts; Structured Contracts; Contracts for Projects of the Company and new business models.- Structure contracts for critical projects and new business ventures;
- Create contract landscape and alignment with critical stakeholders for finalization
- Keep abreast on critical legal clauses in the contract viz. Arbitration, Jurisdiction, Liability, Indemnity etc. and advise business accordingly.
- Risk evaluation of contracts and advise on mitigating measures
- Drafting of Distributor Agreement, Supply Agreement, Technology License Agreement, Trademark License Agreement, Contract templates for various procurement activities, Employment Agreement/HR contracts etc.
B) Litigation Management –
Handling litigations (Civil, Criminal, Consumer, Arbitration, Antitrust)- Handling Litigation filed against the Company viz. Civil, Criminal, Arbitration, Consumer
- Evaluate legal claims and strategize handling of litigation.
- Identify and evaluate lawyers for engaging them for handling litigations.
- Draft/Vet written statements, counters, rejoinders etc.
- Legal research and advise lawyers on the legal precedents.
- Close follow-up with lawyers till risks in the litigations are adequately mitigated
C) Legal Advisory –
Advisory to business; risk analysis and risk mitigating measures; In-depth analysis of facts prior to providing legal opinions- Legal evaluation and opinions to business functions on various topics.
- Tendering flawless legal advices considering the risk exposure to the Organization.
- Advices on proactive and mitigating measures to be adhered to.
- Evaluate high critical topics and suitably approach external law firms for legal advices.
- Extensive research on various legal topics such as antitrust laws, arbitration laws, civil laws, labour laws and IP laws.
D) Antitrust compliances;
Initiate proactive measures to sensitize business on Antitrust violations- Review contracts from Antitrust perspective and provide advisory to business on Do’s and Don'ts
- Implementation of identified legal projects to support business.
- Create processes and standards for various legal activities in the Organization
- Training to employees on Antitrust and other critical legal issues periodically.
- Implementation of Corporate legal guidelines and policies in the organization.
- Adhere to various HQ driven projects such as Contract Review, Data Protection, Antitrust etc
E) Intellectual Property Rights Management - Trademarks, Patents, Designs and Copyright
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights viz. trademark, designs, patents and copyright- Coordination with Head Quarters for protection of IP.
- Create local policies/guidelines on IPR protection.
- Initiate action against third parties for infringement of IP Rights.
- Train employees and business functions on protection of IP Rights
F) Implementation of HQ Corporate Guidelines
G) Other Assignments:
Review of contracts and templates at regular intervals in line with changes in law/regulations;- Evaluate upcoming/new laws in the Country and advice on various compliances and impact to the Organization;
- Regular meetings and discussions with external lawyers/law firms on changes in law, judicial precedents, review of pending litigations.
A) Contract Management –
Drafting/Vetting of Contracts; negotiations and finalization of contracts; Structured Contracts; Contracts for Projects of the Company and new business models.- Structure contracts for critical projects and new business ventures;
- Create contract landscape and alignment with critical stakeholders for finalization
- Keep abreast on critical legal clauses in the contract viz. Arbitration, Jurisdiction, Liability, Indemnity etc. and advise business accordingly.
- Risk evaluation of contracts and advise on mitigating measures
- Drafting of Distributor Agreement, Supply Agreement, Technology License Agreement, Trademark License Agreement, Contract templates for various procurement activities, Employment Agreement/HR contracts etc.
B) Litigation Management –
Handling litigations (Civil, Criminal, Consumer, Arbitration, Antitrust)- Handling Litigation filed against the Company viz. Civil, Criminal, Arbitration, Consumer
- Evaluate legal claims and strategize handling of litigation.
- Identify and evaluate lawyers for engaging them for handling litigations.
- Draft/Vet written statements, counters, rejoinders etc.
- Legal research and advise lawyers on the legal precedents.
- Close follow-up with lawyers till risks in the litigations are adequately mitigated
C) Legal Advisory –
Advisory to business; risk analysis and risk mitigating measures; In-depth analysis of facts prior to providing legal opinions- Legal evaluation and opinions to business functions on various topics.
- Tendering flawless legal advices considering the risk exposure to the Organization.
- Advices on proactive and mitigating measures to be adhered to.
- Evaluate high critical topics and suitably approach external law firms for legal advices.
- Extensive research on various legal topics such as antitrust laws, arbitration laws, civil laws, labour laws and IP laws.
D) Antitrust compliances;
Initiate proactive measures to sensitize business on Antitrust violations- Review contracts from Antitrust perspective and provide advisory to business on Do’s and Don'ts
- Implementation of identified legal projects to support business.
- Create processes and standards for various legal activities in the Organization
- Training to employees on Antitrust and other critical legal issues periodically.
- Implementation of Corporate legal guidelines and policies in the organization.
- Adhere to various HQ driven projects such as Contract Review, Data Protection, Antitrust etc
E) Intellectual Property Rights Management - Trademarks, Patents, Designs and Copyright
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights viz. trademark, designs, patents and copyright- Coordination with Head Quarters for protection of IP.
- Create local policies/guidelines on IPR protection.
- Initiate action against third parties for infringement of IP Rights.
- Train employees and business functions on protection of IP Rights
F) Implementation of HQ Corporate Guidelines
G) Other Assignments:
Review of contracts and templates at regular intervals in line with changes in law/regulations;- Evaluate upcoming/new laws in the Country and advice on various compliances and impact to the Organization;
- Regular meetings and discussions with external lawyers/law firms on changes in law, judicial precedents, review of pending litigations.
Job number:
4950
Publication period:
08/28/2025 - 08/28/2025
Location:
Chennai
Organization:
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited
Job Category:
Organization/Law
Working hours:
Full time
To Location: Chennai, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles India Private Limited
Contact
Vinay Bhagawan
Email: Vinay Bhagawan
Email: Vinay Bhagawan