Job Description
The Head of Legal & Compliance for Goodyear India (GIL), South Asia Tyres Ltd (SATL) and Goodyear Technical Center (GTC) will be responsible for working with the APAC legal team in Shanghai and the Corporate Team in the US on commercial/corporate transactions in India and coordinating Indian law advice.
Responsible for advising business and functional personnel, and for coordinating with other functions including APAC Legal, Treasury, Tax and Finance team on all regulatory matters relating to company business in India. This includes managing corporate governance, SEBI listed compliance and other requirements of the company in India.
Oversee all court cases, litigations, criminal/civil cases and legal suits related to trade and industrial cases to ensure tactful settlement with minimum financial impact to Goodyear's business.
Responsible for resolving all audit-related disputes amicably to ensure smooth compliance with audit process.
Organize and record Annual General Shareholder meetings, Audit Committee and Board meetings to keep all stakeholders informed about Goodyear's business and ensure compliance with the statutory norms as per Companies Act in India.
**Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:**
•Work closely with management to evaluate & mitigate the legal impact of major decisions, where applicable law, regulations, or facts of the case are unclear, controversial, or conflicting.
•Ensure that the organization complies with its governing document, company law and all relevant legislation or regulations to safeguard the good name and values of the organization. Provide oversight for compliance-related matters, investigation outcome reporting and mitigation measures implementation.
•Support management by ensuring the smooth functioning of the Board and its Committees, including Audit Committees.
•Appoint law partner associates, partner with them in preparation of cases for litigation, reviewing complex documents relating to transactions in which the company is to participate, explain cases to partner attorneys and brainstorm effective solutions within the legal framework.
•Prepare legal documents and papers, prepare cases and contracts, proofread the document before submission to a law partner for review, negotiate with outside parties, render legal opinions and represent the company in all legal matters.
**KEY EXPERIENCE**
15-20 years of professional experience in;
•Corporate Legal and Company Secretary functions
•Manufacturing and Consumer Goods sectors
•Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Management
**PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS**
•Company Secretary certification, LL.B
**KEY SKILLS**
•Audit and Compliance
•Legal Expertise
•Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
•Tribunal Representation
•Dispute Resolution & Settlements
•Policy Development
•Government/Regulatory Engagement
\#LI-KO1
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com .
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day.
People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.
Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear.
Working at Goodyear (http://jobs.goodyear.com/default/go/Corporate-&-Professional/3944800/)
A true member of the Goodyear hiring team will always interview candidates in-person or over the phone before extending any job offers. Candidates are never asked to download software, provide financial information or send payment as part of the employment process.
Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please call the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
When contacting us, please provide your name, telephone number, and email address, along with a description of your request for accommodation.
Click here for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) for related information.
Reasonable workplace accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable workplace accommodation will be responded to.
Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) for related information.
See Goodyear's EEO & Affirmative Action Policy Affirmation here (https://corporate.goodyear.com/content/dam/goodyear-corp/documents/policies/eeo-and-aa-affirmation/Goodyear-EEO-and-AA-Policy-Affirmation.pdf) .
Notice: Federal law requires Goodyear to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Goodyear will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. See posters below for details.
E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish) (https://E-Verify%20Participation%20Poster%20English%20and%20Spanish)
If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away.
Are you an agency Recruiter in the Americas or Asia Pacific? Goodyear’s Global Talent Acquisition team has partnered with Recruitifi for all salaried, non-executive level candidate submissions. To be a part of our agency community please apply here (http://recruitifi.com/app/public/agency-registration?solicited\_employer=8ed14977-19f5-49d9-997f-9392c2c544dc%27%3Ejoin%20our%20RecruitiFi%20community) .
Responsible for advising business and functional personnel, and for coordinating with other functions including APAC Legal, Treasury, Tax and Finance team on all regulatory matters relating to company business in India. This includes managing corporate governance, SEBI listed compliance and other requirements of the company in India.
Oversee all court cases, litigations, criminal/civil cases and legal suits related to trade and industrial cases to ensure tactful settlement with minimum financial impact to Goodyear's business.
Responsible for resolving all audit-related disputes amicably to ensure smooth compliance with audit process.
Organize and record Annual General Shareholder meetings, Audit Committee and Board meetings to keep all stakeholders informed about Goodyear's business and ensure compliance with the statutory norms as per Companies Act in India.
**Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:**
•Work closely with management to evaluate & mitigate the legal impact of major decisions, where applicable law, regulations, or facts of the case are unclear, controversial, or conflicting.
•Ensure that the organization complies with its governing document, company law and all relevant legislation or regulations to safeguard the good name and values of the organization. Provide oversight for compliance-related matters, investigation outcome reporting and mitigation measures implementation.
•Support management by ensuring the smooth functioning of the Board and its Committees, including Audit Committees.
•Appoint law partner associates, partner with them in preparation of cases for litigation, reviewing complex documents relating to transactions in which the company is to participate, explain cases to partner attorneys and brainstorm effective solutions within the legal framework.
•Prepare legal documents and papers, prepare cases and contracts, proofread the document before submission to a law partner for review, negotiate with outside parties, render legal opinions and represent the company in all legal matters.
**KEY EXPERIENCE**
15-20 years of professional experience in;
•Corporate Legal and Company Secretary functions
•Manufacturing and Consumer Goods sectors
•Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Management
**PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS**
•Company Secretary certification, LL.B
**KEY SKILLS**
•Audit and Compliance
•Legal Expertise
•Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
•Tribunal Representation
•Dispute Resolution & Settlements
•Policy Development
•Government/Regulatory Engagement
\#LI-KO1
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com .
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day.
People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet.
Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear.
Working at Goodyear (http://jobs.goodyear.com/default/go/Corporate-&-Professional/3944800/)
A true member of the Goodyear hiring team will always interview candidates in-person or over the phone before extending any job offers. Candidates are never asked to download software, provide financial information or send payment as part of the employment process.
Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please call the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
When contacting us, please provide your name, telephone number, and email address, along with a description of your request for accommodation.
Click here for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) for related information.
Reasonable workplace accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable workplace accommodation will be responded to.
Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) for more information about Equal Opportunity laws and here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) for related information.
See Goodyear's EEO & Affirmative Action Policy Affirmation here (https://corporate.goodyear.com/content/dam/goodyear-corp/documents/policies/eeo-and-aa-affirmation/Goodyear-EEO-and-AA-Policy-Affirmation.pdf) .
Notice: Federal law requires Goodyear to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Goodyear will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. See posters below for details.
E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish) (https://E-Verify%20Participation%20Poster%20English%20and%20Spanish)
If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away.
Are you an agency Recruiter in the Americas or Asia Pacific? Goodyear’s Global Talent Acquisition team has partnered with Recruitifi for all salaried, non-executive level candidate submissions. To be a part of our agency community please apply here (http://recruitifi.com/app/public/agency-registration?solicited\_employer=8ed14977-19f5-49d9-997f-9392c2c544dc%27%3Ejoin%20our%20RecruitiFi%20community) .
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