Associate Director - General Legal

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Overview:

The Associate Director Attorney at Collins Aerospace India will play a critical role in providing legal counsel and managing legal operations for the organization. The role will involve oversight of legal compliance, corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory matters related to Collins Aerospace's business activities in India. You will collaborate closely with senior management, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to mitigate legal risks, support business goals, and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice and counsel to senior management and business units on a variety of matters, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, contracts, regulatory issues, and labor law.
• Lead the legal function in India, ensuring that business operations comply with relevant legal frameworks, local and international regulations, and industry standards.
• Oversee and manage legal disputes, litigation, and settlement negotiations, working closely with external legal firms when necessary.
• Support and drive key business transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements related to procurement, sales, supply chains, and joint ventures.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with emerging laws, regulations, and industry practices related to the aerospace sector in India and globally.
• Act as a key advisor on regulatory matters, including those related to aviation, defense, export control laws, and intellectual property protection.
• Manage and mentor a small team of legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Provide support to the global legal department on issues related to the India market, as well as multi-jurisdictional matters.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B) from a recognized university.
  • Master’s degree in law (LL.M) or related field is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 10-12 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, with at least 5 years in a senior legal role, preferably in the aerospace, defense, or technology sectors.
  • Strong background in contract law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
  • Experience with complex legal negotiations, dispute resolution, and managing litigation matters.
  • Proven leadership experience, managing a team and interacting with senior management.
• ​Skills:
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Deep knowledge of Indian corporate, labor, and regulatory law.
• Familiarity with global aerospace, defense, and technology regulations is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
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Preferred Attributes:

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, global environment and handle cross-border legal issues.
• In-depth knowledge of the aerospace industry and its specific regulatory challenges.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to balance legal requirements with business objectives.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Benefits package includes:

-           Group Term Life Insurance.

-           Group Health Insurance.

-           Group Personal Accident Insurance.

-           Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of contingency leave annually.

-           Employee scholar programme.

-           Work life balance.

-           Car lease programme.

-           National Pension Scheme

-           LTA

-           Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages

-           Meal vouchers

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the India)

• Drug Screen only performed for Operations Positions

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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