Associate Director, Legal & Company Secretary

Laboratory Animal Management Association

Pune, India
Hybrid
Admitted to practice law in india
15+ years post-admission experience
In-house legal and secretarial experience
The role provides primary legal and company secretarial support for Animal Health operations across India and key Asia-Pacific markets

Job Summary

  • The role provides primary legal and company secretarial support for Animal Health operations across India and key Asia-Pacific markets.
  • The successful candidate will manage complex commercial transactions, litigation, disputes, and regulatory compliance within a highly regulated industry.
  • This position requires acting as the primary point of contact for the board of directors while ensuring adherence to statutory and corporate governance standards.

Matching Summary

The role provides primary legal and company secretarial support for Animal Health operations across India and key Asia-Pacific markets.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Admitted to practice law in India
  • 15+ years post-admission experience
  • In-house legal and secretarial experience
  • Multinational organization experience
  • Contract negotiation and drafting
  • Corporate governance and board support
  • Regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical sector

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with animal health laws in India
  • Experience in Vietnam and Philippines markets
  • Local language proficiency in APAC regions
  • HR and employment law expertise
  • Intellectual property enforcement strategies
  • Proactive challenge of status quo
  • Cross-border collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Law degree and Company Secretary qualification
  • Must be admitted to practice law in India
  • Minimum 15 years of post-admission experience
  • In-house experience in multinational or pharma companies
  • Top-tier law firm commercial practice experience

Work Rights

Must have right to work in India

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