Head of Legal

Job Descriptions

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international automotive laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in legal and regulatory frameworks affecting the automobile industry.
• Develop risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure.
• Handle regulatory compliance issues related to vehicle safety, labour laws, and intellectual
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, dealers, distributors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that all contractual agreements align with corporate policies and legal requirements.
• Manage legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Represent the company in legal disputes, arbitration, and court proceedings.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel when needed.
• Handle product liability claims, warranty disputes, and intellectual property rights issues.
• Ensure corporate governance policies are in place and adhered to.
• Advise senior management and the board of directors on legal matters.
• Implement ethical compliance programs and training for employees.
• Protect the company’s trademarks, patents, and proprietary technology.
• Oversee legal compliance for product safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Ensure adherence to automotive industry-specific compliance such as emissions standards, manufacturing laws, and import/export regulations.
• Provide legal guidance on employment contracts, labour disputes, and workplace policies.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, employee rights, and workplace safety regulations.
• Handle legal matters related to employee terminations, grievances, and workplace ethics.