JOB POST: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Is Hiring Senior Corporate Counsel – India & Southeast Asia In Bengaluru South, Karnataka, India.

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About the Organisation

For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843. You repair your home and car with the tools we provide. Your car and your phone are secured with our fasteners. And the roads you drive on, the bridges you cross, the energy you consume, all of these most likely came to you via one of our infrastructure systems. We join forces to bring together the best of the best to create practical, meaningful products and services that make life easier—empowering people to do better, safer, more significant work. Innovation and excellence have powered our success, but we know there’s more we can do for the world and those who make it. Across our businesses, we’re investing in breakthrough innovation and digital excellence, striving for outperformance and increasing our focus on social responsibility. We define success as: delivering value to our customers, colleagues and communities. Our commitment to quality, safety and sustainability helps us on our path to becoming the type of uniquely human-centred global industrial company that keeps every stakeholder in mind, while helping to make the world better.

About the Job Opportunity

As a Corporate Counsel, you’ll be part of our corporate team. We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Corporate Counsel to join our Global Legal Team providing legal advice and support to the Company entities and operations in India and Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial and corporate law, with extensive experience in handling legal matters in India and across multiple jurisdictions within the Southeast Asia region. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex legal issues, across borders, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory:
Provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial matters, including various contracts, corporate governance, and competition law.
Advise on regulatory compliance and ensure the company’s operations adhere to local laws and regulations in India and the Southeast Asia region.
Contract Management:
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supply chain and procurement agreements, distribution agreements, and service contracts.
Ensure that all contracts are legally sound and align with the company’s strategic objectives.
Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the Company’s operations.
Develop and implement risk management strategies and policies to protect the company’s interests.
Dispute Resolution:
Manage and resolve commercial disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Work closely with external legal counsel when necessary to handle complex legal matters.
Corporate Governance:
Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices.
Advise senior management on corporate governance issues.
Manage entity annual filings, certifications, and disclosures required under law.
Maintain statutory records and registers.
Act as key liaison with government and regulatory bodies, including the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, RoC, and other statutory authorities.
Regulatory Compliance:
Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations that may impact on the company’s operations.
Work with the Ethics & Compliance team to implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Training and Development:
Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters.
Foster a culture of legal awareness and compliance within the organization.

Eligibility & Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification from a recognized institution.
Admission to practice law in a globally recognized jurisdiction.
10 – 15 years of experience in commercial law, with a significant portion of that experience in India and Southeast Asia.
Strong knowledge of commercial, corporate, and regulatory laws.
Proven track record of successfully managing complex legal matters and negotiations.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Complete fluency in English, both verbal and written, is required.
Experience working in a multinational corporation or a top-tier law firm.
Preference for a candidate who is a qualified member of the Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High ethical standards and integrity.

Additional Perks:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university.
Belong: Experience an awesome place to work where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in.