Job Purpose/ Summary
The Legal Counsel will play a key role in supporting Maersk’s Global Customer Contracting Agenda by driving well-governed, risk-aware, and commercially strategic contract management processes. This role involves independently reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing complex maritime -logistics, and commercial agreements, including those with key clients, while partnering closely with commercial account owners, product teams, and other key stakeholders. The position demands a comprehensive, business-aligned approach to contract management—balancing customer expectations with legal protection and commercial priorities. The successful candidate will influence contract strategy, support stakeholder alignment, and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic, international workplace.

Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and finalize complex maritime, logistics, and commercial agreements, including contracts with Key Clients.
Lead contract negotiations with customers and external stakeholders,



focusing on high-value and complex agreements to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Own the legal contracting process for a region, partnering closely with relevant business stakeholders
Lead stakeholder alignment calls and provides strategic input on contract design, playbooks, fallback positions, and negotiation strategy.
Ensure compliance with legal policies and alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives, while mitigating legal risk exposure.
Partner with internal stakeholders to obtain balanced outcomes that align legal protections with commercial priorities.
Provide legal guidance on contractual risks and support the development of risk management strategies that align with business goals.
Support the team manager in quality oversight, and supervision of new joiners.
Mentor and act as a role model for junior team members to promote learning, consistent quality delivery and personal growth.
Contribute expertise to legal department knowled

📌 Legal Counsel (Mumbai)
🏢 A.P. Moller - Maersk
📍 Mumbai