Role of General Counsel is Evolving, as a Leadership Role – Zameer Nathani, Director – Legal, Raymond Ltd.

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Role of General Counsel is Evolving, as a Leadership Role – Zameer Nathani, Director – Legal, Raymond Ltd.

Lex Witness Bureau | March 2015

THE PROFESSIONAL TRIUMPH

Briefly, tell us about your role in the organization and the mandates you handle?

I am the Director Legal for Raymond Limited and I supervise and manage legal affairs of Raymond Limited and Group Companies.

Tell us something about your journey so far as a General Counsel in India?

The journey from a law firm to corporate has been dynamic with experience. It was always different business environment with different challenges and opportunities.

Do you feel that the role of General Counsels is evolving in today’s business scenario? And if so, how?

Yes it is evolving, as a leadership role. One should take initiative in helping their company grow and expansion of a business is a must in today’s economy, and a General Counsel contributes to the same by taking care of the legal interest of the company.

What are the key challenges that General Counsels have to deal with on a regular basis, irrespective of the industry sector?

Business based legal challenges that include litigation timelines and similar aspects comprise of the key challenges that have to be dealt with General Counsels on a regular basis.

What are your thoughts on improving synergies between law firms and corporate in-house legal teams?

There has to be a basic understanding on goals and achievements, so as to set up a plan or build targets and strategize to achieve the goals.

What are some of the key tools that General Counsels can use for continued learning education (CLE)?

Interactive Forums and upgradation through courses at Harvard etc.

Any advice for someone exploring a legal career as an in-house counsel?

Be dynamic, upright and energetic. Be prepared to face the challenges.

ON A CASUAL NOTE

Favourite Gadget – iPad
Favourite App – Harvard App
Favourite Automobile Brand – Mercedes
Favourite Writing Instrument – Mont Blanc
Favourite Holiday Destination – Maldives
Favourite Cuisine – Continental

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