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Danone

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Mumbai

AI generated summary

  • You should have a CS and LLB, 4+ years of legal experience, drafting skills, litigation support, compliance knowledge, project management, and strong communication abilities.
  • You will support legal compliance, draft agreements, manage litigation, ensure statutory adherence, conduct training, monitor compliance, and handle IP matters.

Requirements

  • Should be aware of secretarial functions of a private limited company and be able to support the company secretary in conduct of day to day matters pertaining to the Danone group of companies in India.
  • Should have Drafting experience for legal agreements such as General and Special Terms & Conditions of the Contract, Memorandum of Understanding, LOI, Leave & License Agreement, Lease Agreement, Vendor Agreements, Client Agreements, Service, Works & Material Supply Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Service Agreement, Power of Attorneys, Affidavit, Indemnities and other commercial contracts and agreements;
  • Will be required to handle digital projects for agreements, document repository of standard templates.
  • Hands on experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings including dealing with contractual disputes, formulating replies to legal notices, coordinate with external lawyers, briefing advocates and counsels.
  • Management of MIS for all litigation and non-litigation worked assigned to the Legal Department including Company online portals and reporting tools.
  • Support to formulate policies and processes, adherence to processes. Formulate compliance checklists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that the same are followed.
  • Conduct trainings
  • Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management and business as per on applicable policies.
  • Intellectual Property matters
  • Work closely with IP lawyers for filing trademarks and copyright applications
  • Attending hearings on behalf of the Company
  • Team player
  • Pro-active and good communication skills to ensure project information is disseminated to all stakeholders in different ways (informal and formal stakeholders)
  • 4+ years of relevant working experience
  • Ability to work with multiple stakeholders simultaneously
  • Ability to process and interpret various forms of information in order to make fact-based decisions
  • Ability to create and make presentations to formal and informal stakeholders
  • Qualification - CS and LLB
  • Experience - 4 plus years

Responsibilities

  • Support the execution of legal, compliance and secretarial functions in India.
  • The candidate will support and be the single point of contact with business for all legal compliance requirements and will support the Manager in fulfillment of functions as required.
  • Should be aware of secretarial functions of a private limited company and be able to support the company secretary in conduct of day to day matters pertaining to the Danone group of companies in India.
  • Should have Drafting experience for legal agreements such as General and Special Terms & Conditions of the Contract, Memorandum of Understanding, LOI, Leave & License Agreement, Lease Agreement, Vendor Agreements, Client Agreements, Service, Works & Material Supply Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Service Agreement, Power of Attorneys, Affidavit, Indemnities and other commercial contracts and agreements;
  • Will be required to handle digital projects for agreements, document repository of standard templates.
  • Hands on experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings including dealing with contractual disputes, formulating replies to legal notices, coordinate with external lawyers, briefing advocates and counsels.
  • Management of MIS for all litigation and non-litigation worked assigned to the Legal Department including Company online portals and reporting tools.
  • Support to formulate policies and processes, adherence to processes. Formulate compliance checklists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that the same are followed.
  • Conduct trainings
  • Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management and business as per on applicable policies.
  • Intellectual Property matters
  • Work closely with IP lawyers for filing trademarks and copyright applications
  • Attending hearings on behalf of the Company

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Executive – Legal, Compliance and Secretarial position?

The primary responsibilities include supporting legal, compliance, and secretarial functions; assisting the company secretary with day-to-day matters; drafting various legal agreements; managing litigation processes; formulating compliance policies and checklists; conducting trainings; and handling intellectual property matters.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must possess a CS (Company Secretary) and LLB (Bachelor of Laws) qualification.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience is required.

What skills are considered essential for this position?

Essential skills include being a team player, proactive communication, ability to work with multiple stakeholders, and proficiency in processing and interpreting information for decision-making.

Is experience with drafting legal agreements necessary for the role?

Yes, candidates must have experience in drafting various legal agreements, including contracts, MoUs, NDAs, and other commercial agreements.

Will there be opportunities for training or professional development?

Yes, the role includes conducting training sessions, which contributes to ongoing professional development.

Is familiarity with intellectual property matters required?

Yes, familiarity with intellectual property matters and experience working with IP lawyers are important aspects of the role.

What type of company culture does Danone promote?

Danone promotes a culture focused on health and societal responsibility, combining commercial performance with a commitment to innovation.

Where is the head office of Danone India located?

The head office of Danone India is located in Mumbai.

Are there any specific projects related to digital documentation in this role?

Yes, the position will involve handling digital projects for agreements and maintaining a document repository of standard templates.

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Danone

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Danone is a leading multi-local food and beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in 3 businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action, which considers the health of people and the planet as intimately interconnected, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices. To accelerate this food revolution and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined nine 2030 Goals, and paved the way as the first listed company to adopt the “Entreprise à Mission” status in France. With a purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible, and corresponding social, societal and environmental objectives set out in its articles of association, Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. By 2025, Danone aims to become one of the first multinational companies to obtain B CorpTM certification. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €25.3 billion in sales in 2019. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Horizon Organic, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Vigeo Eiris and Sustainalytics, as well as the Ethibel Sustainability Index, the MSCI ESG Indexes, the FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and the Access to Nutrition Index.

Culture & Values

  • Humanism

    At Danone, people are at the heart of everything we do.

  • Openness

    We welcome new ideas from the world we live in.

  • Proximity

    We believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust.

  • Enthusiasm

    We are passionnate about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.