Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As the General Manager - Legal at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll have the chance to shape legal strategy and execution in a leading organization. Your expertise will play a vital role in our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic member of the team supporting the businesses in India.Counsel business teams on a range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, lease of immovable properties, business law, Competition Law, Legal Metrology, IP, compliance, anti-corruption, FCPA issues, regulatory matters, Drugs and Cosmetics Act compliance, and Drugs and medical devices Marketing Laws.Interact with government officials on taxation and customs-related issues and industry groups, ensuring ongoing compliance with local regulatory requirements.Provide special expertise in Make in India regulations, Drugs and Cosmetics Laws, Legal Metrology, Insolvency and Bankruptcy laws, Manufacturing & Factories Laws, and data privacy laws.Handle sophisticated litigations, labor issues, employee issues, and advise on disciplinary actions.Ensure sound legal judgment to facilitate business strategy and execution while applying effective risk management techniques.Liaise with local authorities on regulatory, statutory, and other aspects, providing general legal advice to business teams, finance, brand protection, and corporate investigations.Exhibit a proven understanding of commercial contracts, including technology sales, distributor/agency agreements, license, and services agreements.Negotiate, draft, solidify, and review agreements in an agile and fast-paced environment.Balance priorities and risk with business benefits.

Qualification, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor's/Master's degree in law or equivalent experience from an outstanding institute in India, and an Associate Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries.15+ years of law experience with either a law firm or as in-house counsel, with at least 10 years preferred in-house.Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate laws and procedures.Substantial organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with a consistent track record of prioritizing multiple tasks efficiently and optimally.Strong sense of ethics and integrity.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work and manage in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable working in dynamic and diverse multinational teams.Self-motivated and driven to succeed, with a high level of initiative and the ability to lead and work autonomously.Stay updated on changes in legislation and regulations in the country that may impact business.Strong problem-solving, presentation, and influencing skills.