
General counsels step up as strategic leaders in India Inc
Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 12:16 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The role of general counsel in corporate India is evolving beyond traditional legal functions. Lawyers are increasingly taking on operational mandates, becoming business unit heads, COOs, and CEOs. This shift reflects a growing recognition of legal expertise as central to business strategy, driven by complex regulations and risk management needs.