CHG-MERIDIAN is a world leader in providing finance solutions for the acquisition of IT, industrial and healthcare equipment. We are active in 30+ countries worldwide. As we continue to expand, we are investing in a strong and agile finance function capable of scaling with the business.

We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic Legal Counsel to support our expanding operations across South East Asia (Singapore, India, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia, New Zealand), based in India.

This is a hands-on, standalone legal role responsible for all regional legal and contractual matters. The Legal Counsel will act as a trusted business partner, advising on commercial contracts, leasing documentation, regulatory frameworks, and risk management within the Group's global governance structure.

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and leasing agreements with customers, suppliers, and funding partners across the region.
Provide practical legal advice to the business on leasing structures, master lease agreements, tripartite and referral arrangements, and related regulatory implications.
Ensure compliance with local laws and leasing regulations across SEA and ANZ jurisdictions, coordinating with external counsel where necessary.
Support business development teams on transaction structuring and risk assessment for customer and vendor finance programs.
Advise management on corporate governance, data protection, and compliance matters (e.g., PDPA, AML, and consumer credit laws).




Liaise with Group Legal in Germany and Europe to harmonize local contracts and processes with global CHG-MERIDIAN standards.
Manage and coordinate external law firms for specialized local advice or dispute matters.
Support the set-up and licensing of current subsidiaries and cross-border business operations within the APAC region.

Law degree and admission to practice in at least one of the relevant jurisdictions (e.g., 5–10+ years' post-qualification experience in commercial and financial leasing law, preferably within a lessor, financial institution, or top-tier law firm.

- Demonstrated experience in technology or equipment leasing and familiarity with relevant local leasing or credit regulations.
- Ability to work independently and pragmatically in a lean regional setup — balancing commercial objectives with legal and compliance safeguards.
- Strong negotiation skills and comfort in advising senior commercial stakeholders.
- Excellent command of English.
- Regional exposure or experience supporting multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.

Able to operate autonomously while maintaining strong alignment with global legal functions.
Flexible and adaptable to work across diverse markets and cultures.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At CHG-MERIDIAN, we believe that diversity is not just a word, but a core value that drives our success. We recognize that every individual has unique talents, experiences, and perspectives, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

📌 Legal and Compliance Counsel - Flexible (Mumbai)
🏢 CHG-MERIDIAN Sweden
📍 Mumbai