General Counsel-VISL

<p style="margin-bottom:1rem;color:rgb(19,19,19);"><font color="#131313"><span style="font-weight:bolder;"><u>General Counsel-VISL</u></span></font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;color:rgb(19,19,19);"><font color="#131313"><span style="font-weight:bolder;">Transformational leadership opportunity</span></font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;color:rgb(19,19,19);"><font color="#131313"><span style="font-weight:bolder;">Location: Goa, India</span></font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;color:rgb(19,19,19);"><font color="#131313">Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited (VISL) is evolving into a future-ready green steel and specialty steel company, anchored in raw material security, integrated operations, and expansion potential to support India’s industrial growth. It is a leading, fully integrated iron and steel enterprise, anchored in a robust value chain encompassing resource security and value-added production. The company’s operations span iron ore exploration, mining, and processing across India and West Africa, complemented by a diversified product portfolio that includes high-quality steel, wire rods, TMT bars, pig iron, ductile iron (DI) pipes, ferro-silicon, cement, and metallurgical coke.</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;color:rgb(19,19,19);"><font color="#131313">From steelmaking capacity of 40 lakh tonnes per annum (Goa and Bokaro), we will scale to 100 lakh tonnes per annum as we can leverage the availability of gas at our doorstep. We have the backing of high-quality and best captive iron ore mines in Goa, Odisha and Karnataka that will help us scale to 100 lakh tonnes per annum and then 150 lakh tonnes per annum.</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;color:rgb(19,19,19);"><font color="#131313">VISL is entering a transformative phase, marked by strategic diversification and expansion, operational excellence, and a renewed commitment to sustainable growth. We are seeking a dynamic and insightful individual to join us as a General Counsel-VISL, to drive its momentum forward and deliver on our business goals.</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;color:rgb(19,19,19);"><font color="#131313"><span style="font-weight:bolder;"><u>Key Responsibilities</u></span></font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><font color="#131313">•Formulate and lead VISL's legal strategy to protect business interests and unlock long-term business value.</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><font color="#131313">•Leverage deep expertise in the Indian legal system and litigation management to safeguard the organization's interests.</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><font color="#131313">•Provide strategic leadership on legal matters, including the development and implementation of legal risk management and compliance frameworks.</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><font color="#131313">•Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks arising from customers, contractors, subcontractors, employees, and other business partners.</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><font color="#131313"><span></span></font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><font color="#131313">•Monitor, manage, and report regulatory compliance status to the management and Board on a regular basis.</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><span style="font-weight:bolder;color:rgb(19,19,19);"><u>Candidate Profile</u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><font color="#131313">•15-18 years of experience in legal functions, with strong exposure to litigation and contract management</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><font color="#131313">•LLB degree from a reputed law school with a strong academic pedigree</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><font color="#131313">•Extensive knowledge of the Indian Iron and Steel Sector, related regulations, and the Mining & Mineral sector</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><span><font color="#131313"></font></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><font color="#131313">•Proficiency in the local language will be an added advantage</font></p><p style="margin-bottom:1rem;"><span style="color:rgb(19,19,19);">If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.</span><font color="#131313"></font></p>