Talent.com
Legal Counsel
Legal CounselSheffield Energy • India
Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Sheffield Energy • India
1 day ago
Job description

1. Position Overview

The Employee shall serve as Legal Counsel – Global Coverage, providing comprehensive legal support and strategic guidance across all jurisdictions in which the Employer conducts business. The Employee shall advise on global legal, regulatory, and compliance matters to ensure the Employer’s operations adhere to applicable international and local laws, while advancing the organization’s strategic objectives.

The Employee shall report directly to the Director, or other officer as may be designated by the Employer from time to time.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Employee’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following :

(a) Legal Advisory and Strategy

  • Provide expert legal advice to management and business units on international and cross-border legal issues.
  • Support the development and implementation of the Employer’s global legal and compliance strategy.
  • Ensure consistent governance and legal standards are maintained across all regions of operation.

(b) Contracting and Transactions

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including international commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, mergers and acquisitions, partnership agreements, employment contracts with individual contractors, and other required documentation.
  • Provide legal oversight on cross-border transactions to mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks.
  • (c) Compliance and Risk Management

  • Monitor compliance with international laws and regulations, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, competition, trade sanctions, and data privacy laws.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of global compliance frameworks and internal controls.
  • Identify, assess, and report on emerging legal and regulatory risks affecting the Employer’s global operations.
  • (d) Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management

  • Manage international disputes, litigation, and arbitration of matters, liaising with external counsel as necessary.
  • Provide strategic advice on dispute prevention and resolution in multiple jurisdictions.
  • (e) Corporate Governance and Entity Management

  • Support corporate governance, including the establishment and maintenance of subsidiaries and representative offices worldwide.
  • Ensure corporate records and statutory filings comply with local and international regulatory requirements.
  • (f) Policy, Training, and Leadership

  • Develop and maintain global legal and compliance policies, templates, and procedures.
  • Provide legal training and awareness sessions to internal stakeholders across regions.
  • Support and mentor regional legal teams as required.
  • 3. Qualifications and Competencies

    The Employee is expected to possess the following qualifications and professional attributes :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) and valid admission to practice law in at least one recognized jurisdiction.
  • Master’s Degree in International or Comparative Law (LL.M.) or equivalent specialization preferred.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years’ post-qualification experience in an international corporate or law firm environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in international business law, cross-border transactions, and global compliance.
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with the ability to advise on complex international matters.
  • Excellent communication, cultural awareness, and leadership abilities.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.
  • 4. Reporting and Collaboration

    The Employee shall work collaboratively with senior management, regional legal teams, and other corporate functions to ensure consistent global legal standards and the effective mitigation of legal and compliance risks across all business areas.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Legal Counsel • India

    Related jobs
    Senior Director Legal

    Senior Director Legal

    Everise • Nagpur, IN
    Senior Director – Legal (India).The Senior Director – Legal (India) will serve as the legal and compliance leader for Everise’s India operations, responsible for overseeing all legal, compliance, a...Show more
    Last updated: 18 days ago • Promoted
    Legal Counsel (Only Fintech)

    Legal Counsel (Only Fintech)

    Neokred • India
    FinTech company based in Bangalore and an ISO 9001 | 27001, 27701 & 20000-1 certified firm in Information and Data Security. The company builds Consumer Tech for Financial Infrastructure stack to pr...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Senior Legal Counsel for a Leading Airline

    Senior Legal Counsel for a Leading Airline

    Incluziv • India
    Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating on a broad range of global and domestic complex.Serve as a legal advisor on business transactions, partnerships, acquisitions etc. Experience in handling complex...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Legal Associate

    Legal Associate

    ORO Labs • Nagpur, IN
    Legal Associate – US Contracting (5+ Years PQE).Location : Fully Remote (US hours).ORO Labs is an agentic procurement orchestration company on a mission to humanize the procurement experience.Founde...Show more
    Last updated: 6 days ago • Promoted
    Legal SME | European laws | Bilingual

    Legal SME | European laws | Bilingual

    Innodata India Private Limited • Nagpur, IN
    Innodata is seeking a legal specialist to serve as a consultant for a client in the legal and regulatory space.This legal specialist will support standardization activities across multiple siloed l...Show more
    Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Legal Counsel

    Senior Legal Counsel

    Tech Mahindra • India
    LLB professionals with 10+ years global experience into contracts , direct negotiation with client and business heads.Should be working in an inhouse legal team of a IT / ITES company.Responsible fo...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Legal Support - Contractual

    Legal Support - Contractual

    MeltPlan • Nagpur, IN
    Legal Support - Full Time (Remote, on monthly contract basis).Meltplan, a stealth startup poised to revolutionize the built environment, is seeking Legal Support Specialists working full time on a ...Show more
    Last updated: less than 1 hour ago • Promoted • New!
    Legal Counsel

    Legal Counsel

    Aeroprime Group • India
    Aeroprime Group seeks a qualified legal counsel to help us comply with all regulations and requirements.Legal counsel will draft and manage legal documents, oversee all legal aspects of our busines...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Legal Counsel - Mergers and Acquisitions

    Legal Counsel - Mergers and Acquisitions

    Infosys • India
    To support Infosys’ M&A, investment and other corporate development activities from legal perspective.To review, draft and negotiate transaction documentation including term sheets, definitive agre...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Associate Legal Counsel

    Associate Legal Counsel

    YourTribe • India
    We’re building the Identity Infrastructure for the internet—helping businesses verify users and prevent fraud at scale.Why This Role Matters With legal requirements evolving rapidly in the tech, AI...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Senior Legal Associate

    Senior Legal Associate

    Village Wave • India
    Job Description – Senior Associate (Real Estate – Legal) .We are looking for a Senior Associate (Real Estate – Legal) to support all legal aspects of our real estate projects.The role includes titl...Show more
    Last updated: 7 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Legal Counsel

    Legal Counsel

    dentsu • Republic Of India, IN
    Job Description : Legal Counsel – Dentsu South Asia.Department : Legal & Compliance.Experience Required : 6 to 8 years.Key Purpose & Responsibilities. Provide comprehensive legal support to various age...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Legal Counsel

    Legal Counsel

    EYP Creations Pvt Ltd • Republic Of India, IN
    The role requires strong expertise in media and entertainment law, copyright / IP protection, and contract negotiations, specifically within the music and entertainment industry.Contract Management &...Show more
    Last updated: 7 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Corporate Legal Counsel

    Corporate Legal Counsel

    EaseMyTrip.com • India
    The Legal Counsel at EaseMyTrip.This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, managing intellectual property rights, and providing strategic legal advice to management....Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Manager – Legal & Compliance

    Manager – Legal & Compliance

    SuperOps • Nagpur, IN
    SuperOps is a SaaS startup empowering IT service providers and IT teams around the world with technology that is cutting-edge, future-ready, and powered by AI. We are backed by marquee investors lik...Show more
    Last updated: 7 days ago • Promoted
    Real Estate Legal Counsel

    Real Estate Legal Counsel

    AsmitA India Realty • Republic Of India, IN
    We are looking for a qualified and experienced.The ideal candidate will oversee end-to-end legal documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic legal support to safeguard the co...Show more
    Last updated: 1 hour ago • Promoted • New!
    Legal Counsel

    Legal Counsel

    WTF Gyms • India
    The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and business-minded legal professional who can work closely with leadership, HR, Operations, and Finance. Handle employee-related legal issues includi...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted
    Legal Counsel / Sr Legal Counsel- LLM (USA)

    Legal Counsel / Sr Legal Counsel- LLM (USA)

    PrimEra Medical Technologies • India
    Primera is looking for a Legal Attorney in Hyderabad.The responsibilities of a Legal Consultant include drafting legal documents, demand letters, and complaints drafting. Draft and solidify agreemen...Show more
    Last updated: 1 day ago • Promoted