Head of Legal & Compliance - India

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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Bengaluru Full-Time 15–25 years

Posted 1 day ago • Apply by June 11, 2026

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

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.