Legal Head - Travel Business - LLB/CS (7-12 yrs)

Job Description: Legal Head

Position: Legal Head

Location: Mumbai'

Industry: Travel

Experience: 7-12 years

Educational Qualifications: LLB and CS (Company Secretary) - Preferred

About the Company: A leading travel-based company headquartered in Mumbai, committed to providing exceptional travel experiences and innovative solutions to clients. The organization seeks a seasoned legal professional to lead its legal and compliance functions.

Role Overview: The Legal Head will be responsible for managing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters of the organization. This includes providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, mitigating risks, and safeguarding the company's interests in all business dealings.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory & Strategy:

- Provide proactive and practical legal advice to the management team on a range of issues, including corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.

- Develop and implement legal strategies to support the company's objectives while minimizing risks.

Contract Management:

- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and customer contracts.

- Ensure all contracts align with legal and regulatory requirements and protect the company's interests.

Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including company secretarial functions.

- Oversee the filing of necessary statutory documents and ensure timely compliance with corporate governance requirements.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation:

- Handle and oversee disputes, litigation, and arbitration cases involving the company.

- Work closely with external legal counsel as required.

Risk Management:

- Identify, assess, and mitigate potential legal and regulatory risks across various business operations.

- Develop and implement policies and procedures to manage and monitor these risks effectively.

Stakeholder Management:

- Liaise with regulatory authorities, external counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth legal operations.

- Provide training and updates to internal teams on legal and compliance matters.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor the legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

- Ensure that the legal function operates efficiently and effectively in alignment with business goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB-Mandatory) and Company Secretary (CS) qualification are preferred.

- 7-12 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the travel or related industries.

- In-depth knowledge of corporate laws, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements in India. Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

- Proven experience in handling litigation and dispute resolution.

- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing legal team.