Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as a Legal Counsel? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
Kenvue is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on more than a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands — including Aveeno®, BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages, Johnson’s®, Listerine®, Neutrogena®, Tylenol® and Zyrtec® — are recommended by health care professionals and can be trusted by consumers who use their products to improve their daily lives. Their team members share a digital-first mindset, with an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights and work every day to earn a place for their products in consumers’ hearts and homes. At Kenvue, they believe everyday care can not only make people well; it can make them whole.
Role:
Legal Counsel
Qualifications:
- LLB or equivalent law degree from a nationally recognized university.
- Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
- License to practice law either in India or another jurisdiction preferred.
- At least 5-7 years of relevant legal experience post qualification – including a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
- Preferably experience of working in (listed) multinational corporations (MNC).
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Candidates should also possess the following skills and capabilities-
- Strong team player, with a proven ability to proactively engage with the business to find practical solutions and partner with them to implement desired actions.
- Comfortable working as part of a team and keen to interact with diverse group of people spanning a broad range of business teams and executives within our client organizations.
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and a comprehensive understanding of the consumer goods industry.
- Ability to manage conflicts in an open and constructive manner.
- Able to set an example and ensure high ethical, legal and compliance standards at JNTL India and be proactive in engaging organization to identify opportunities to enhance thics and anti-corruption practices and procedures.
- Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and simplify issues for clients.
- Ability to work innovatively and proactively to support clients.
Responsibilities:
The Legal Counsel will be responsible for leading Corporate Governance and Corporate Secretarial function for Kenvue Legal entities in India and branch offices to ensure compliance with corporate laws and key enablers for corporate actions including mergers, acquisition, divestiture, and demergers. The Legal Counsel will work to ensure thorough compliance and adherence to the highest standard of governance in statutory meetings, reporting, and filing.
This role requires a team-oriented, solutions-focused, and agile business partner who will work with a hands-on approach to ensure compliance.
The Legal Counsel is a functional lawyer for Corporate Governance, reporting to Legal Director, Southern Asia.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and ensure Corporate Governance and secretarial compliance for JNTL entities in India and affiliate markets having a branch office.
- Ensure compliance of all applicable provisions of Companies Act including doing all the applicable filings on time with the required disclosures and certifications, calling for statutory meetings and ensuring accurate record maintenance, reporting and filings.
- Provide end to end legal advisory for CSR of the Company, which is a statutory responsibility. This requires a review of all aspects of all CSR Projects, drafting related agreements, review and adoption of CSR Policy and Annual Action Plan, advising over other matters in relation to CSR such as utilization/ non-utilization, impact assessment etc., and securing the approval of CSR Committee and Board of Directors of the Company.
- Provide sound guidance and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations applicable to corporate actions such as merger/ demerger/ acquisition/ divestitures/Foreign Exchange Management Laws, as applicable. This includes working actively with Project Teams for end-to-end compliance and coordination, working on proceedings before Court or adjudicating Authority
- Possess communication and other skills to be able to positively influence the key stakeholders to make well considered decisions.
- Engage with outside counsel and practicing Company Secretaries for advisory, certifications court proceedings and ensure that all matters and filings are diligently handled.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
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