Syngenta India Ltd Pune : Legal Counsel

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Syngenta India Limited Pune : Legal Counsel, Seeds India

Designation: Legal Counsel, Seeds India
Experience: 3 - 6 Years
Location: Pune

Job Description:
Purpose
• Provide legal support to and be the primary source of legal advice for Syngenta’s Seeds businesses in India
• To provide objective, constructive, professional, client-focused and solution-oriented legal advice and guidance to the Seeds India Management Team
• To support the Seeds India Management Team, APAC Legal, IP & Licensing (LIPL) Team and the Seeds Regional Management Team in contributing to the delivery of the strategic objectives of Syngenta Seed and the Syngenta Group
• To actively promote the creation of a Legal and Compliance Culture within the Seeds India Team and notably raise the profile of the Legal function with key “customer groups” such as Marketing, Sales, Planning and Product Development
• To represent the LIPL function in the Seeds India Country Leadership Team
• To ensure, so far as practicable that all activities of the Seeds India Team are undertaken in accordance with relevant laws and the legal standards prescribed by the Syngenta Code of Conduct

Accountabilities
• To assist Seeds India Team in achieving their strategies and business objectives in a resource-efficient manner by providing a high-quality, proactive, and business orientated source of legal services and advice on legal and organizational issues affecting Seeds India’s activities and the Syngenta group as a whole
• To assess proposed commercial relationships in order to ensure that their implications are fully understood, to structure and to draft/negotiate and finalise definitive agreements to ensure these relationships are properly defined and recorded and to advise on the operation, amendments to and termination of such relationships
• To ensure, so far as practicable, in respect of assigned work projects and areas of responsibility, that the activities of Seeds India are conducted legally and in accordance with Syngenta Group policies and promptly to report any activities which are not believed to be so conducted to the Head of Legal, Seeds APAC and/or the Global Head of Legal and Tax, as appropriate
• As Seeds India is a division of Syngenta India Limited, the job-holder will have to work closely with Syngenta India Senior Counsel and his Crop Protection India Legal Team on all corporate related issues and other “country based” projects/activities like Compliance Programs
• As a member of a wider Legal & Taxes function for Syngenta India, the job-holder shall be expected to maintain constant contact, liaise with and participate in regular meetings and discussions with Syngenta India’s Senior Counsel and other members of Syngenta India Legal & Taxes Team
• To liaise with the colleagues of the Seeds India Management Team and other functional departments within Syngenta, and, where necessary, to act as the point of co-ordination to secure proper implementation of Syngenta Seeds business proposals and projects
• To support the Head of Legal, Seeds APAC in implementing the LIPL strategy and providing legal advice and support for strategic business initiatives in India, including but not limited to M&A, licensing and Biotech activities
• To communicate promptly and regularly with Head of Legal, Seeds APAC in order to provide visibility of all legal issues which are material in the context of Syngenta Seeds business and activities in India
• To manage, where required, third party claims by or against Syngenta in relation to its Seeds India activities with a view to recovering losses incurred or to minimising damages claimed or as the case may be, including the selection and appointment of appropriate outside counsel and to provide regular updates and recommendations on the litigation strategy
• To support the protection and enforcement of the proprietary rights of Syngenta Seeds businesses in India through litigation and other actions to prevent infringement of such rights, working at all times in close collaboration with members of the Patent, Trademark and Regulatory teams
• When necessary, to provide legal support to Syngenta Seeds businesses in Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Desired Candidate Profile:
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Essentially, an ideal candidate for the Seeds India Legal Counsel role should have the following knowledge, skills and competencies:
• Ability to act independently in such a manner that the Country Head, Seeds India and the Head of Legal, Seeds APAC are not involved in any day-to-day supervision of the job-holder, but in giving broader strategy/policy advice. Capable of thought leadership and objectivity
• Capacity to not merely “give legal advice” but to act both as an active team member and an independent agent in resolving difficulties or pushing projects forward. The job-holder is required to seek ways to overcome obstacles which are not only legal but also commercial and organizational
• Professionally qualified lawyer with sound knowledge of Indian Law and with between 6 to 10 year’s practical working experience in India with a large law firm or as an in-house Legal Counsel with either Indian or foreign multi national companies and with exposure in a commercial environment to various areas of law, including, commercial, IP, competition law, environmental, and management of litigation.
• Experience in working/dealing with local and national government authorities and also universities/institutes an added advantage
• Ability to understand and assess legal risks in India and use appropriate judgment in providing legal guidance to the business on operating in a high risk environment
• Good level of negotiation and drafting skills, experience in providing legal support in difficult and complex negotiations and ideally some prior exposure to M&A and licensing activities
• Demonstrated ability and passion for partnership with the business
• Effective communicator in both the English and Hindi with high levels of interpersonal competencies and influencing skills. Ability to communicate in other Indian languages is an advantage but not essential.
• Capability to lead projects involving other professionals and/or senior business colleagues
• Ability to take a strategic view of work, to identify and initiate change when necessary, and to prioritize and manage a large number of wide-ranging tasks
• Good team player capable of working well with the business colleagues, other legal counsels especially those in Crop Protection India, Head of Legal, Seeds APAC and professionals or senior business colleagues based outside of India

The job-holder has routine contacts at Seeds APAC Leadership Team level and would be recognized by people at that level as having the necessary experience to be involved in “high profile” projects. The job-holder will need to have the personal standing to “hold fast” to a professional view and where necessary to advise or direct a course of action to be taken

Company Profile:
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $ 9.2 billion. Syngenta employs around 21,000 people in over 90 countries.

Syngenta’s business consists of two divisions – Crop Protection and Seeds. The Seeds division is third globally in Field Crops and second in Vegetables and flowers. Syngenta spends over US$ 700 mio per year on research and development worldwide. Over 25% of our employees work in research and development.

In India, the Syngenta groups of companies are the leaders in agribusiness, with an annual sale of over Rs. 9.1 Mio in 2007. The company has a leading position in Crop Protection – insecticides, fungicides and feticides and in Seeds in Field Crops and Vegetables and Flowers.

Email Address: vp.hr@syngenta.com
Website: www.syngenta.com

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Sanjay Gaikwad

Viola: F-502
Near Cipla Foundation, Pune B’lore Bypass Rd, Warje
Pune - India

Mob: +91 9881067206 * LLine: +91 20 2523 5214
Email: s.gaikwad AT sify.com

DOB: 6th February 1967

* H S C (Science with Technical) from Shardashram Vidya Mandir – Bombay in Oct ‘87.
* Certificate from Government of India, Ministry of Labour, concurrent with I T I - Bombay in July 1989
* N C V T- Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) from The Premier Automobiles Limited, Bombay in Nov ’91.
* Technical Engineers Examination (Mechanical) from Inst of Mechanical Engineer – Bombay in Dec ’04.


01st June 2007 till date
Administrator
Mercedes-Benz International School
Mercedes-Benz International School is a co-educational day school, which is governed by the Mercedes Benz Education Academy (MBEA).
Responsibilities
- Responsible for administration of 450 people
- Handle a team of Executives and coordinators (85 Support Staff)
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Have a strong vendor management
- Registration of foreigners with FRO
- Relocation of foreigners (International/Domestic)
- Coordinating with Estate Agents for property management
- Handle visa formalities of Expatriate Managers & Staff
- Liaison with Government Offices: MIDC/MSEB/BSNL/RTO/Insurance and Police Station
- Housekeeping Activities, Upkeep of Office equipment & ensure renewal all AMC contracts
- Upgrading existing infrastructure and Facility whenever needed
- Responsible for handling canteen facilities, security, Domestic/Int’l travel arrangements

18th July 2006 to 31st May 2007

Asst. Manager Administration

UBICS Technologies
UBICS, Inc., a global provider of integrated IT and BPO services, is an affiliate of The UB Group, a diversified business conglomerate with over $2 billion global revenue.

Responsibilities
- Day to day Administrative Work

2nd Aug 2004 to 15th July 2006
Sr. Executive Administration and Logistic
Company Profile: WNS Global Services
WNS Global Services is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company. Backed by its world-class infrastructure and best-of breed-technology, the ISO-9001 compliant

Responsibilities
- Day to day Administrative Work and Transport Management

December 1996 to July 2004
Sr. Officer
Company Profile: ORIX Auto Finance (India) Limited
A joint venture between ORIX Corporation Japan & IL&FS. The company is mainly into leasing of passenger cars and have product like Maintenance Linked Leasing, Finance Lease and Operating Lease. The company also has a Rent-A-Car Division.
Responsibilities
Fleet Management Service
- Maintain all vehicles of Car Rental, Fleet Management Service, Maintenance Linked Lease
- To ensure warranty repairs and have a plan for preventive & periodical maintenance
- Renewal of Insurance, Fitness, Permit, Tax, Authorisation and PUC
- To set up & co-ordinate with Service Station Network and Approved Authorised Dealers

Operations & Reports
- Allotment of cars and drivers, handle reservations, co-ordination with other branches
- Generation of bills from the system and follow - up for outstanding
- Maintain records, Registers and operate the In house Software package independently
- Prepare daily, weekly & monthly Reports and ensure MIS Reports are in proper order

Jan 1995 to Nov 1996

Administration Assistant
Hinduja Group
Responsibilities
- Co-ordinating activities related to office equipment, keeping track of all communication systems involving telephone & fax lines
- Handling Stationary indents, scrutinising & approved all indents.
- Handling travel (Air, Car) arrangements and overlooked House - Keeping activities.
- Handling company Vehicles - Renewal of RTO Tax, Insurance & accident insurance claims.
- Handling company vehicles for periodic & preventive maintenance
- Handling canteen facilities, co-ordinating with the subcontractor for maintaining the desired standards and quality.

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As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative and inspiring culture where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture.
Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life.
There’s never been a more important time to join Syngenta.For more information on working for Syngenta, please visit www.syngenta.com/careers

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Uzma A. Khan
Email: uzma.khan999 AT rediffmail.com

Career Objective.
To optimally utilize the present abilities,expertise & knowledge in the organization, on as to enable the organization achieve its goals & at the same time capture opportunities for content learning and career development.

Professional Summary
I have Two yrs + of experience within the area of Legal- Civil, Matrimonial, Land acquisition and in Drafting Pleading and Convincing. Registration of Documentation.

Experiences.
Toshniwal & Associates. (Jan2007 to Apr2009)

Designation- Legal Assistant (Lawyer)
Civil Practice.
-Preparing Plaint and Written Statement of matters.
.-Preparing application for the suit.
-Appearing before hon’ble court.
-Arguments on matters related to Injunction.
-Arguments for final judgment.
-.Preparing case materials.
Handling civil matters related to.
Land acquisition and others.
-Handling all matrimonial matters.
-Handling matters of Negotiable Instrument Act. Sec 138.

Drafting Pleading and Convincing
-Drafting all the Deeds as of
- Sale Deed.
-Deed of Declaration
-Mortgage Deed
-Deed of Assignments
-Deed of Apartment
-Preparing all the Deeds and registering them all.
- Drafting the Deeds with perfection and without any query.

Infosys LPO Project(May2009 to Jul2009)
Designation- Legal Executive.
-Classification of foreign judgment.
-Classification of cases according to Legal topic and industry topic.
-Case name corrections.
-Classification of case in accordance with foreign laws .

Educational Qualification.
LLB. from Pune University 2007
BSL from Pune University 2005
H.S.C from Mumbai University 2001
S.S.C from Mumbai University 1999

Computer Diploma.
-Basic knowledge of computer as in windows operating system and MS office package.
- MSCIT in October 2008

Personal Details.
Date of Birth : 18th May 1984
Marital Status : Unmarried
Fathers Occupation : Construction
Place : Pune