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Legal Counsel

Sheffield EnergyBangalore (division)
2 days 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.

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