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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company · 3 days ago

Legal Counsel

Delhi, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is one of the world's largest tire companies, and they are seeking a Legal Counsel to join their India Legal team. This role involves providing legal and compliance support, managing litigation, and ensuring regulatory compliance for Goodyear India operations.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Provide proactive legal counsel, transactional support and risk management inputs to Goodyear India operations

Strategic partner to business functions i.e. sales, marketing, customer service, Finance, IT, HR, Procurement, Plant operations, Quality, EHS on legal, policy and regulatory issues

Provide analysis, structuring and documentation advise on transactions and managing risks in contracting

Drafting, vetting and negotiation of contracts

Responsible for litigation management and developing strategy for favorable outcomes in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsels

Retaining and liaising with external counsel, vetting of pleadings, representing the company before the courts/quasi judicial forums

Manage audits and follow-ups on existing legal cases and ensure proper documentation, record keeping and reporting to business/region/global stakeholders

Collaborate with business/functional stakeholders to discern risk tolerance, identify and lead risk management and compliance activities related to areas impacting the business

Providing training and guidance to employees on company policies, privacy, competition law, consumer protection, anti-bribery and corruption compliance

Guide and support the manufacturing Plants and offices to ensure Goodyear India is compliant under applicable laws (Local, Central and State), analyze and recommend long term compliance strategies, planning and opportunities

Monitoring the regulatory environment for changes in laws and regulations

Carry out potential impact and opportunity assessment for business based on changes in regulatory framework

Drafting representations and letters to Government departments and officials on laws and issues impacting the products and operations of the company

Drafting and vetting of responses to legal /regulatory notices received by the company

Represent the company before statutory authorities / regulators

Qualification

Legal AdvisoryContract NegotiationLitigation ManagementCompliance KnowledgeRegulatory AnalysisRisk ManagementCommercial LawSoft Skills

Required

10+ years of post-qualification experience

A thorough understanding of the following areas of law – Commercial, Labour, Industrial, Environment, Consumer, Competition laws, Advertisement, Contracts, Information Technology, IPR, Privacy, Customs etc

Knowledge of sales and marketing related issues and understanding in handling trade promotions, customer activations, dealer promotions & schemes