Legal Counsel-apac (Chennai) - (YJ806)

Legal Counsel-apac (Chennai) - (YJ806)

Summary Legal Counsel supporting legal and compliance functions This role involves drafting and negotiating high-value commercial contracts across APAC managing legal risks claims and compliance programs The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external counsel as well as support legal training and template development A Meaningful Role Take on a diverse and impactful position that offers real responsibility and the chance to shape outcomes Global Opportunities Be part of a leading international company working on projects that span industries and continents Career Growth Build your future through clearly defined career paths continuous learning and hands-on experience across multiple functions Collaborative Culture Work alongside talented professionals from across the region and around the world Primary Responsibilities From a legal risk and compliance perspective Commercial transactions i Draft review and negotiate a wide range of high-value contracts including engineering and supply agreements long-term service agreements operation maintenance agreements across diverse APAC jurisdictions ii partner with cross functional teams including sales commercial operations sourcing finance and project management teams to manage and mitigate risks Claims and Disputes Support project teams in managing contractual claims and disputes engage and coordinate with local external counsel when necessary under the direction of the APAC Lead Counsel Compliance Risk Management Collaborate with APAC Lead Counsel and regulatory and compliance functions to deploy compliance programs and training across APAC Training Education Undertake legal research and prepare training materials Templates Support the development of legal standard templates Required Qualifications Education Bachelors degree in law from an accredited law school Bar Membership Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one APAC jurisdiction Experience 4 years of legal experience Language Proficiency and command of English language is a must Knowledge of another language Mandarin Korean etc is a plus Preferred Experience Characteristics Experience in law firm Exposure to cross-border legal matters in the industrial or energy sector Familiarity with legal frameworks across key APAC markets e g India Australia Singapore China Experience with Australian law and legal systems is a plus Strong contract and regulatory expertise in industrial equipment manufacturing engineering and large-scale project execution Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse cultural and legal contexts Collaborative team player with a global mindset and cultural sensitivity Agile and adaptable with a proactive approach to navigating dynamic regulatory environments Passionate about continuous improvement development and supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced diverse region Must be familiar with implementation and adoption of legal operation tools and technology Travel 30 within region Location Chennai India Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided Yes

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