ABOUT THE FIRM
PLR Chambers is based out of New Delhi, India. The Firm’s name (POLICY, LAW and REGULATION) underpins their unique approach to providing legal advisory services – Policy defines the framework within which governments and/or private parties understand any activity; Law represents the applicable statutory framework within the policy context; and Regulation reflects the actual application of law and policy by statutory/judicial/quasi-judicial authorities. The Firm applies these filters to any legal analysis for client-driven outcomes.
ABOUT THE JOB OPPORTUNITY
PLR Chambers is on lookout for an Associate to join their Food Laws and Product Compliance team.
Job Title: Associate in Food Laws and Product Compliance Team
Vacancy: 2
Experience: 0 to 4 PQE
Job Summary: The selected Associate will be responsible for providing advisory services to clients on various aspects of product compliance, regulatory affairs, and legal requirements related to food, FMCG products, drugs and cosmetics, agricultural products, and other regulated industries.
Role, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on mandatory and voluntary standards, certifications, and legal requirements for their products, including those set by the Bureau of Indian Standards, FSSAI, and other regulatory bodies.
- Conduct thorough reviews of product formulations, ingredients, labels, claims, and packaging to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Represent clients in strategic litigation and conflict resolution matters related to product compliance and regulatory affairs.
- Prepare impact analysis reports, representations, and comparative studies on relevant laws, regulations, and protections
- Offer crisis management support and guidance during legal, regulatory, and compliance issues.
- Provide legal opinions, advice, and representation on all aspects of product compliance, regulatory affairs, and related matters.
- Stay up-to-date with current and emerging laws, regulations, and industry standards related to various product categories, and advise clients on preemptive measures to mitigate risks from future regulatory changes.
- Conduct research and provide advisory services on domestic and international regulatory requirements impacting clients’ products and operations.
- Assist and advise clients during safety checks, inspections, and audits by regulatory authorities.
- Ensure compliance with trade licenses, registrations, and permissions required for conducting business operations.
- Assist clients in obtaining necessary licenses, registrations, approvals, and clearances for manufacturing, importing, exporting, selling, and distributing products in India and international markets.
- Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies, procedures, and documentation accordingly.
Minimum Requirements:
- LLB/LLM degree from a recognized law school.
- Ability to work autonomously, guided by Senior Associate/Counsel/Partner instructions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates may apply at [careers@plrchambers.com].
subject line: “[Candidate’s Name] – FL&PC04/24” of the e-mail and candidate’s resume.
