Your mission
Position Summary:
As a Senior Legal counsel, you would work with Head of the Legal/ Head of the respective business. You would deal with diverse business transaction, recording of such transaction by way of an agreement and after ascertaining all facts. The role would involve keeping yourself updated with legal developments, drafting, reading and reviewing agreements, advising on legal risks, handling disputes and you will be responsible to provide legal advice and support to PUMA India, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and mitigating legal risks. You will be responsible for ensuring that agreements and transactions are lawfully recorded. Points of law (including amendments and changes in law) are duly considered, and necessary guidance is provided to business teams
Key Objectives:
Advising on Legal Matters: Providing expert legal guidance to the team and other stakeholders on various legal issues, including real drafting of the estate contracts , retail issues/ compliance , contract negotiation and risk management
Drafting and Reviewing Legal Documents: Drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, policies, and procedures.
Managing Disputes, Recovery and Litigation: Handling legal disputes and working on dispute resolution
Ensuring Compliance: Monitoring and ensuring compliance of the contract with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Risk Management: Identifying and assessing legal risks, developing strategies to mitigate those risks, and advising on risk management best practices.
Staying Updated on Legal Developments: Keeping abreast of changes in laws and regulations and their potential impact on the organization.
Key Performance Indicator:
Application of the law on the facts and its interpretation
Contract Review turnaround time and number of contracts reviewed/processed in a period
Contract Risk Assessment Score – risk level in contracts
No. of Compliance incidents or violations
Legal involvement in business initiatives.
Average response time to internal requests
Organizational relationship:
Internal: Key business teams, Internal Team
External: External legal counsel and Judicial/ Quasi-Judicial Authority.
Your talent
Eligibility criteria and functional competencies required:
LLB from a reputed law college with 15+ years of experience and knowledge of law.
Understanding of business environment and changes in legislation practices
Experience in drafting legal contracts
Crisis management or problem-solving ability/ experience
Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Results orientated and self-starter with “can do” attitude and an attitude of not treating “familiarity as knowledge”.
Ability to research, learn and rely on legal points. Stick together and work as a team member, both within the legal team and cross - functionally
Organization and prioritization skills, Effective time management, detail and accuracy
Our principles
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
