We are seeking a mid-junior level lawyer with Tier 1 law firm with 2-7 years of PQE experience to join our legal function in India. This position ensures that legal support and consultation are provided to the Evonik India region related to commercial/corporate law matter in accordance with global and regional guidelines. The role will serve as the first point of contact for all business line contract-related requests and legal administrative tasks, including but not limited to template management, compliance support, and regulatory documentation.
This position is designed as a growth prospect: while initially on secondment, strong performance and seamless integration into the global legal team will open the path to a full-time role.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of purchase and sale contracts in accordance with legal & signature policy.
- Act as the first point of contact to Evonik Business line colleagues for all legal operational matter related to contracts and legal administrative query.
- Act as a trusted partner to the regional Regional legal APAC W/O China/ Regional Senior Legal Singapore and ensure strong integrity, compliance with internal process and guidelines.
- Serve as the onsite representative for the broader Evonik regional and global legal teams, maintaining close coordination and alignment on key issues as they arise.
- Respond quickly and consistently to internal and external requests for advice but in accordance with guided policies and procedures
- Support legal administrative tasks, including template updates,
document management, and compliance tracking.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and close collaboration with corporate secretarial team members for all 3 entities
- Stakeholder management in a compliant manner under high pressure or pace
- Ensure digitization of contracts in the region
- Proactive problem solver for legal issues in a compliant manner under the leadership of reporting manager
- Assist in regulatory filings, government submissions, and compliance-driven processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- LL.B. (mandatory); LL.M. preferred.
- Admitted to the Bar Council of India.
- 2-7 years of PQE experience of post-qualification experience with a Tier 1 law firm or in-house legal team.
- Strong expertise in commercial and contract law. knowledge of anti-trust laws is a plus
- Good understanding of Indian regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Fluent English language skills, written and spoken is a must.
- Core competencies require strong negotiation abilities, stakeholder management, and disciplined adherence to processes and policies.
- Able to work in a high-paced, high pressure environment in a compliant manner
- Self-motivated and a fast learner
What We Offer
- A growth-oriented role with exposure to global legal practices.
- Opportunity to transition from secondment to full-time employment based on performance.
- Integration into Evonik’s global legal team, with mentorship and career development support.
- A collaborative, integrity-driven work environment.