Job Description :

Context/Scope:

DBSI is a major shared services operations hub for Diageo plc. It primarily hosts the Global Business Operations function however other shared services teams such as Digital and Technology also have a presence in handles transactions across various world regions in a multicultural, and multi-language environment.

The Legal Manager role provides a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic legal team and lead the exciting journey of setting up Legal agenda for DBSI entity.

Market Complexity:

DBSI has a truly global reach servicing virtually every market in Diageo, operating under a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) license. Main interactions will be with local DBSI leadership, the core support functions (procurement, facilities, HR, communications, business integrity, etc) and GBO.  Relationships will also need to be developed with third party tax advisors and audit firms and CS.

Purpose of the Role:

The legal team is responsible for all legal matters of DBSI, incluing but not limited to:

Work Mix:

1.     Company law and secretarial matters and compliance;

2.     Contracts with suppliers (goods, general services, procurement, IT services, licensing);

3.     Contracts with other group companies;

4.     Dealing with data protection issues;

5.     All aspects of HR;

6.     Litigation;

7.     Possible interaction with regulators / enforcing authorities

8.     Supporting compliance investigations

9.     Legal policies training and awareness

The role will report into Senior Counsel, Global Business Operations however day to day work will be supervised by AVP, Legal DBSI.

Top Accountabilities

Legal Knowledge

Generalist, with an understanding of the following areas of law:

1.     Company and commercial law

2.     SEZ regime;

3.     Data protection;

4.     Employment (regulatory, agreements, policies, redundancies, anti-sexual harassment);

5.     Corporate compliance

6.     Procurement

Legal skills:

Ability to:

1.     Connect and understand implications of diverse legal aspects to an issue at hand;

2.     Clean and concise drafting;

3.     Negotiation with counterparties

4.     Keep up to date with key legal developments

General Skills:

Ability to:

1.     Think through issues with minimal supervision

2.     Build connects with the leadership team and the wider business and provide credible guidance on issues;

3.     Work with different functions within the company (for example, admin & facilities, finance, procurement, D&T and HR);

4.     Understand the requirements from, and work closely with business stakeholders based withing the Company and in different geographies

Qualifications and Experience Required

Law Graduate
PQE of 8+ years.in Legal/Counselor role in MNCs, Global environment.

Must have experience in the following below areas

- Contract and Commercial law- Negotiations and drafting

- Employment law

- Property law

Generalist role in a law firm or in-house with an IT, ITES, BPO or an Shared Services.

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