Head of Legal Department

Head - Legal

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Data Centre: Adani Data Centre has rapidly transformed from a nascent initiative to a leading innovator in the data infrastructure ecosystem. In just a few years, we have established ourselves as a key player in the data centre landscape, offering state-of-the-art solutions in areas such as colocation services, cloud integration, and data security. Our commitment to reliability, scalability, and technological excellence has positioned us as a trusted partner for businesses navigating the digital age with confidence.

Job Purpose: Head - Legal provides legal advice, manages risks, and ensures regulatory compliance across the business. This role requires expertise in business law, contract negotiations, and litigation to protect the organization’s legal interests, while supporting senior leadership in strategic decisions.

Legal Strategy:

Develop and implement effective legal strategies to safeguard the company's interests and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Legal Counsel:

Provide legal advice across multiple areas of business law, including corporate law, compliance, intellectual property, and labor law.

Contract Negotiation:

Draft and negotiate legal contracts, agreements, and policies to align with business objectives.

Dispute Resolution:

Represent the organization in litigation, arbitration, and disputes with courts or legal authorities.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance with relevant laws, statutes, and industry regulations.

Industry Trends:

Stay updated on emerging legal trends and best practices to proactively address potential legal challenges and opportunities

Corporate Ethics:

Advise on corporate governance and ethics to uphold organizational standards.

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate legal risks across business operations.

Brand Positioning:

Ensure Adani's brand values are shown in all interactions. Strengthen relationships to boost the organization's brand and trust within the market and company.

Team Development:

Build a high-performing team. Set clear KPIs, track progress, and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success. Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital business success.

Digital mindset:

Champions a digital mindset within the organization to drive innovation and competitiveness. Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.

 

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Chief Executive Officer

Internal teams

Direct Reportees

Cross Functional teams

Key Stakeholders - External:

Vendors

Business Partners

Client

Regulatory bodies

 

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law

Work Experience:

Minimum 15-20 years of experience in corporate legal counsel roles or law firms, with significant exposure to business law.

Experience Level

Executive Level