Group Legal Head

Group Head - Legal

Job Title: Group Head - Legal

Reporting to: Chairman

Location: Delhi

Company profile: Jindal Group

Role & Responsibilities

Role:

The Head – Legal will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Group’s legal strategy, governance framework, regulatory compliance, and litigation management across all businesses. The role will ensure that the organization operates within the legal and regulatory framework while safeguarding the Group’s interests in corporate, commercial, regulatory, and dispute matters.

Responsibilities would include the following:

1. Legal Strategy & Advisory

• Act as the principal legal advisor to the top management and senior leadership.
• Develop and drive the Group’s legal strategy aligned with business goals and risk management.
• Advise on corporate structuring, M&A, investments, joint ventures, and key commercial transactions.

2. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and other applicable laws.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on implications.
• Ensure adherence to SEBI LODR, disclosure norms, and corporate governance requirements.
• Liaise with regulators including SEBI, ROC, RBI, and other statutory authorities.

3. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Oversee all litigation matters across courts and tribunals.
• Manage legal strategy for matters before NCLT, NCLAT, SEBI authorities, High Courts, and other forums.
• Coordinate with external counsels and drive dispute resolution, arbitration, and settlements.

4. Corporate Governance

• Support the Board and Committees in strengthening governance practices.
• Provide legal guidance on board processes, resolutions, and governance policies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory frameworks across group entities.

5. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate key commercial agreements including vendor, JV, and strategic partnership contracts.
• Standardize legal documentation and ensure contractual risk mitigation.

6. Legal Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify legal risks and establish mitigation and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee compliance related to FEMA, corporate laws, and other statutory provisions including IPC where applicable.

7. Regulatory & Stakeholder Interface

• Represent the Group before regulatory bodies and authorities.
• Manage relationships with regulators, government agencies, and legal advisors.

8. Legal Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the Group legal team.
• Manage engagement with external law firms and legal consultants.

Key Competencies and Experience required

Key Competencies

• Strong expertise in Corporate Law, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and Companies Act.
• Experience in handling matters before NCLT, NCLAT, and regulatory authorities.
• Strategic legal thinking with strong negotiation and dispute management capabilities.
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Strong governance orientation and risk management approach.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Qualified LLB / LLM from a reputed institution.
• 15–20 years of experience in corporate legal practice with exposure to large corporate groups.
• Extensive experience in SEBI regulations, corporate law, FEMA, litigation, and regulatory matters.
• Prior experience in infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, or diversified business groups preferred.