Head of Legal (PSS08099)

About the Company

A well-established, promoter-led Indian pharmaceutical company with a strong portfolio of branded formulations, an extensive domestic presence and growing international operations.

Job Purpose: 

To lead the organisation’s legal function, providing strategic and commercially pragmatic counsel across corporate, commercial, regulatory, contractual, litigation and compliance matters. The role will partner closely with the MD, Promoters and senior leadership to proactively manage legal risks, strengthen governance and enable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function and advise the MD, Promoters and senior leadership.
• Manage corporate, commercial and contractual matters and negotiations.
• Ensure pharma, regulatory, corporate and statutory compliance.
• Oversee litigation, disputes and external legal counsel.
• Protect IP, trademarks and company brands.
• Advise on employment, labour and industrial relations matters.
• Strengthen legal governance, risk management, contracts and MIS.
• Provide commercially pragmatic legal advice to support business growth.
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Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Law degree (LLB); additional qualifications in corporate/commercial law, compliance, or business management advantageous.
• Experience: 18–25 years of overall legal experience with significant exposure in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Leadership: Experience operating at Head Legal, General Counsel, Legal Director, VP Legal, or Senior Legal Counsel level; managing external legal firms and multiple legal matters simultaneously; working closely with MDs, Promoters, Boards, and senior leadership.
• Technical Expertise: Corporate and commercial contracts, litigation, regulatory matters, employment law, corporate governance, pharmaceutical regulatory and commercial legal matters, intellectual property, trademark and brand protection.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, communication skills; hands-on, commercially oriented; comfortable in an entrepreneurial/promoter-led environment; ability to build processes and professionalise the legal function while remaining responsive to business needs.

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• LLB from a recognised university; additional qualification in Corporate/Commercial Law is preferred.
• 18–25 years of legal experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.
• Proven experience across corporate, commercial, regulatory, contracts, litigation and compliance.
• Strong exposure to pharma regulatory, IP/trademark and employment/labour laws.
• Experience advising Promoters, MDs and senior leadership in a business-facing role.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and commercial acumen, with the ability to operate independently in a promoter-led environment.

Key Competencies

• Commercial Acumen – Balances legal and business priorities.
• Legal Judgement – Strong legal expertise and decision-making.
• Negotiation Skills – Effective stakeholder and contract management.
• Risk Management – Proactive compliance and risk mitigation.
• Leadership – Hands-on and execution-focused, action-oriented.

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