Director, Legal (India)

Job Description

Role: Director Legal (India) Location: Bangalore, work from office (JP Nagar) Experience: 17+ Years Industry: FMCG / Wellness / Consumer Goods Department: Legal & Compliance Education: LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized Indian university Role & Responsibilities: Lead legal affairs and strategy for Herbalife India and support the Vice President, Legal APAC & India. Supervise and guide a team of 4 legal professionals (2 Managers, 1 Supervisor, 1 Senior Officer). Provide legal counsel on corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters including FEMA, FSSAI, Consumer Protection, and Company Law. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (GM, Finance, HR, Ethics & Compliance, Public Affairs, etc.) to ensure legal risk mitigation and ethical business practices. Handle litigation, regulatory issues, government liaison, and represent the company in legal proceedings as needed. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, product documents, and legal agreements. Manage the company secretarial function and ensure adherence to statutory compliance. Coordinate with external law firms, regulators, and Herbalife’s global legal teams. Design and implement legal training programs to reduce legal exposure. Serve as the legal representative on the India Management Team and play a key role in crisis and issue management. Preferred Candidate Profile: Minimum 17 years of experience in reputed Indian/international law firms and/or corporate legal departments. Proven leadership experience in managing legal teams and external counsel. Strong understanding of Indian corporate, regulatory, food safety, and consumer laws. Exposure to US legal environment (securities, anti-corruption, unfair competition laws) is a plus. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach. Ability to work independently, manage crises, and navigate complex legal landscapes. Fluent in English (written and verbal); willing to travel across India as needed. Member of the Bar (any Indian state) preferred.