Assistant Manager - Legal Assistant Manager - Legal
Assistant Manager Legal
Godrej Agrovet
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Job Title: Assistant Manager Legal
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Function: Legal
Business: Godrej Agrovet
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
About
About Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies (GILAC )
Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies (GILAC), is a vibrant group of listed Godrej companies. It has a clear focus on Chemicals, FMCG, Real Estate, Agriculture and Financial Services, a set of diverse industries, most of which are defining new India’s growth story. At GILAC we seek to achieve this growth through fostering an inspiring place to work, while inculcating shared value through a philosophy of ‘Good & Green’.
As a part of GILAC, Godrej Industries Limited (GIL) is in the business of oleo-chemicals, surfactants, finance & investments and estate management. In the past few years the group has also focused on increasing its global footprint in developing economies like Latin America, Indonesia and Africa through its FMCG arm – Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL). GCPL is a leader among the Indian-born FMCG companies with leading Household and Personal Care Products. The real estate arm, Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) brings the group’s philosophy of innovation and excellence to the real estate industry. It aims to deliver superior value to all stakeholders through extraordinary and imaginative spaces created out of deep customer focus and insight. The agri-business arm Godrej Agrovet Ltd (GAVL) of GILAC is dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. The company operates in animal feed, oil palm, agri inputs, hybrid seeds, and poultry in which it is a leader. Godrej Capital (GC) is the vertical that aims to finance your dreams. We understand what’s important to you, and taking the Group’s legacy of trust, we bring to you financial solutions to secure your future, creating moments of joy.
www.godrejgroup.com
About Godrej Agrovet
Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, Research & Development focused agri-business Company dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses it operates - Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry and Processed Foods. GAVL has a pan India presence with sales of over a million tons annually of high-quality animal feed and cutting- edge nutrition products for cattle, poultry, aqua feed and specialty feed. Our teams have worked closely with Indian farmers to develop large Oil Palm Plantations which is helping in bridging the demand and supply gap of edible oil in India. In the crop protection segment, the company meets the niche requirement of farmers through innovative agrochemical offerings. GAVL through its subsidiary Astec Life Sciences Limited, is also a business-to-business (B2B) focused bulk manufacturer of fungicides & herbicides. In Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods, the company operates through its subsidiaries Creamline Dairy Products Limited and Godrej Tyson Foods Limited. Apart from this, GAVL also has a joint venture with the ACI group of Bangladesh for animal feed business in Bangladesh.
For more information on the Company, please log on to www.godrejagrovet.com .
Job Purpose
This position plays a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of the company's litigation matters and agreements. This position involves managing the litigation process, including case assessment, strategy development, and coordination with external counsel. Additionally, will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements to ensure the company’s interests are protected and aligned with legal requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities
Manage and oversee all aspects of litigation matters, including case assessment, strategy development, and coordination with external counsel.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, such as contracts, leases, licenses, and other legal documents.
Conduct legal research and analysis to provide guidance on legal issues related to litigation and agreements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business units and senior management, to provide legal advice and support.
Monitor and track legal developments, regulations, and trends relevant to litigation and agreements.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies in all legal matters.
Educational Qualification
LLB/LLM from very reputed institute.
Experience
Industrial 8 to 10 years
Proven track record of successfully managing litigation matters from inception to resolution.
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to draft and review complex agreements.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Litigation management
Contract drafting and negotiation
Legal research and analysis
Case assessment and strategy development
Compliance management
Stakeholder collaboration
What’s in it for you?
Be an equal parent
Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return
Paternity support, including paid leave
New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
Gender transition support
We Are Selfish About Your Wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
Trust based sick leave
Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
Performance-based earning opportunities
https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.
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