Associate Vice President, Legal

Diageo

Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Indian-qualified lawyer with 12+ years experience
Data protection officer (dpo) responsibilities
Company secretary duties under companies act 2013
This role leads the legal function for Diageo's largest shared services hub in India, combining legal advisor, DPO, and Company Secretary responsibilities

Job Summary

  • This role leads the legal function for Diageo's largest shared services hub in India, combining legal advisor, DPO, and Company Secretary responsibilities.
  • The successful candidate will supervise a team of procurement-focused legal professionals while providing strategic counsel on commercial agreements and regulatory compliance.
  • Diageo offers an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and provides flexibility to support employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

Matching Summary

This role leads the legal function for Diageo's largest shared services hub in India, combining legal advisor, DPO, and Company Secretary responsibilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indian-qualified lawyer with 12+ years experience
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsibilities
  • Company Secretary duties under Companies Act 2013
  • Procurement contract negotiation and oversight
  • Internal investigation and risk management
  • Labor law governance and compliance expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in multinational company legal functions
  • Background combining law firm and in-house roles
  • Strong communication and advisory skills
  • Inclusive culture leadership mindset
  • Strategic risk-aware legal solutions delivery

Key Requirements

  • Indian-qualified lawyer
  • 12+ years post-qualification experience
  • Labor law governance experience
  • Data privacy compliance expertise
  • Corporate governance knowledge

Work Rights

Must be Indian-qualified lawyer

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