The Challenge
A leading Indian multinational organization sought to appoint a Legal Head reporting to the President – Legal & Company Secretary.
The mandate required a seasoned professional capable of:
- Managing litigation and legal strategy
- Overseeing intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights)
- Handling real estate and regulatory matters
The challenge was to find a leader with both depth and breadth across diverse legal domains.
Our Approach
Kontempore executed a focused and industry-aligned search, targeting senior legal professionals from the manufacturing sector with strong exposure to complex legal environments.
Our process included:
- Shortlisting 15 high-calibre candidates with 15+ years of experience
- Evaluating expertise across litigation, arbitration, IP, and regulatory frameworks
- Assessing capability to represent the organization in courts and tribunals
The selected candidate brought extensive experience as a Senior Legal Counsel in a leading Indian multinational, with proven expertise across arbitration, real estate, labour, consumer, and competition law.
The Outcome
The mandate was successfully closed within 1 month, delivering a legal leader equipped to manage complex, multi-domain legal challenges and safeguard organizational interests.
