This role serves as a strategic partner to the India Business Unit, leading legal support across all functions including biscuits, gum, candy, and savory snacks
Job Summary
This role serves as a strategic partner to the India Business Unit, leading legal support across all functions including biscuits, gum, candy, and savory snacks.
The incumbent will manage a team of nine lawyers, mentor junior members, and provide high-quality guidance on complex corporate legal issues and regulatory compliance.
Candidates must possess deep practical knowledge of Indian food laws, advertising standards, and route-to-market strategies to drive market expansion for iconic brands.
Matching Summary
This role serves as a strategic partner to the India Business Unit, leading legal support across all functions including biscuits, gum, candy, and savory snacks.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12+ years legal experience in India
FMCG or food sector expertise
FSSAI and Indian food law knowledge
Commercial contract negotiation skills
Route-to-market legal strategy
Team leadership and mentoring
Nice-to-have
MBA or CA/CS qualification
E-commerce and digital marketing law
Competition law knowledge
Data privacy legal issues
Public company experience
Strong commercial mindset
Key Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
License to practice law in India
Minimum 12 years post-qualification experience
Experience in large multinational companies
Proven track record in team management
Work Rights
License to practice law in relevant jurisdiction(s)