Manager-Legal Counsel

Location: Bengaluru

ABIN Bev, a global leader in the beverage industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. As Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic legal advice and support to our business operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented legal professional to contribute to the success and growth of one of the world's leading companies.
Responsibilities:
Corporate Secretarial:
Lead corporate governance, advising Board and senior leadership on statutory/ governance, and regulatory matters, filings, evaluations, conduct of board meetings/ AGM/ NRC etc., compliances, including emerging and updated requirements.
Oversee/ supervise full statutory and regulatory compliance under Companies Act, Secretarial Standards, FEMA/RBI, and listed‑entity-equivalent governance expectations.
Serve as a key liaison for regulators, auditors, investors, and critical governance stakeholders reg CS and corporate governance compliances
Legal Advisory:  Provide expert legal counsel and guidance to internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, corporate governance, and dispute resolution.
Regulatory Compliance:  Monitor the adherence of regulatory compliance within the business, training relevant stakeholders along with scrutinising documentation and provide mitigation based solutions to avoid any disruptions to the business.
Contract Negotiation:  Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.

Risk Management:

Identify legal risks and proactively develop strategies to mitigate potential liabilities, advising on legal implications of business decisions and recommending appropriate courses of action.
Corporate Governance:  Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, including board matters, corporate policies, and compliance with corporate laws and regulations.
M&A and Transactions:  Support corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic initiatives by conducting legal due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and providing legal advice throughout the deal lifecycle.
Dispute Resolution:  Manage and oversee legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration proceedings, working closely with external counsel and internal stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes and minimize legal exposure.
Legal Training and Development:  Develop and deliver legal training programs and workshops to enhance legal awareness and capabilities within the organization, fostering a culture of compliance and ethics.
Stakeholder

Collaboration:

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments, including sales, marketing, finance, and operations, to provide integrated legal solutions and support business objectives.
Continuous Improvement:  Stay informed about emerging legal trends and best practices, actively participating in professional development activities and contributing to the enhancement of legal processes and procedures within the organization.

Qualifications:

A qualified CS professional. Listed entity experience would be a bonus.
Strong hands‑on experience in Board management, statutory compliance, entity oversight, and corporate governance.
A minimum of 4 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on corporate/commercial law, preferably within the beverage industry or related sectors.
Strong proficiency in regulatory compliance, contract law, commercial transactions, and corporate governance principles.
Demonstrated capability to independently manage intricate legal matters, exhibiting outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making competencies.
Preference for candidates with experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)/Manufacturing Sector.