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Legal Counsel - Commercial Law

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Siemens

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Gurgaon

AI generated summary

  • You have a law degree, 5+ years PQE, experience in litigation and contract management, strong communication skills, and a problem-solving attitude. Willingness to travel is a plus.
  • You will review, draft, and negotiate contracts, manage disputes, provide legal advice, create templates, ensure compliance, and support business strategies while guiding global teams.

Requirements

  • You have a law degree from a reputed law college in India or from a reputed international college with at least 5 years PQE. You have experience in litigation and drafting, negotiation and execution of contracts. Candidates having experience in contract and claim management would be preferred.
  • You have preferably worked with a law firm or multinational company, with internationally staffed teams and international contractual partners.
  • You will be our preferred candidate if you have advanced communication and legal writing skills (English), a problem-solving and solution-oriented approach and a dedicated attitude. You should be driven by integrity, ownership culture and reliability. You should be open to occasional to frequent travelling and like to have fun at work.

Responsibilities

  • You will provide professional and proactive support to management, business and project teams on contract review and contract & claim management. You will provide practical and solution-oriented legal advice in a timely manner on commercial legal queries on a wide variety of legal issues (including contract law, sale of goods, competition law, insolvency law etc.) on a regular basis.
  • You will draft, negotiate and review a wide range of domestic and international commercial contracts (including NDAs, consortium agreements, pre-bid agreements, supply and purchasing agreements, works contracts, framework agreements, service agreements, government contracts etc.) with large public and private customers, as well as suppliers and subcontractors.
  • You will support business and project management teams to formulate business strategy on contract and claim management issues towards customers, consortium partners, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • You will manage, strategize and advise on all litigations and the dispute resolution process. You will be responsible for appointing, coordinating and strategizing with external lawyers across the country for all litigations. You will prepare the appropriate legal documents and represent the company in legal proceedings through external lawyers.
  • You will create standard templates of various types of agreements and conduct trainings on various legal topics for business, corporate and legal colleagues.
  • You will need to have a high level of business orientation with focus on problem solving while upholding ethics and integrity across the organization. You will also be required to participate in team activities and task forces to help Siemens Legal India and the Global Legal Team to develop internal processes and/or for any special projects.
  • You will guide management, business and project teams in India and around the world on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with applicable legal regulations.
  • You will need to manage expectations of multiple business stakeholders at all levels within the organization in India and around the world.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Legal Counsel - Commercial Law at Siemens?

The primary responsibility includes providing legal support to the Siemens Energy business, focusing on contract review, claim management, litigation, regulatory compliance, and offering practical legal advice on various commercial legal issues.

What type of contracts will I be involved in drafting and reviewing?

You will draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of domestic and international commercial contracts, including NDAs, consortium agreements, pre-bid agreements, supply and purchasing agreements, works contracts, framework agreements, service agreements, and government contracts.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have a law degree from a reputed law college in India or an international college, with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably with experience in litigation, contract and claim management.

Is experience in working with international teams preferred?

Yes, candidates who have previously worked with a law firm or multinational company with internationally staffed teams and international contractual partners are preferred.

Will this position require travel?

Yes, the role may require occasional to frequent travel to various locations in India and beyond.

What skills are important for the ideal candidate?

Advanced communication and legal writing skills in English, a problem-solving and solution-oriented approach, integrity, ownership culture, reliability, and a positive attitude are important for the ideal candidate.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the position provides opportunities for creating standard templates, conducting trainings on legal topics, and participating in team activities and special projects within Siemens Legal India and the Global Legal Team.

Where is this position located?

This role is based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, with potential visits to other locations in India and internationally.

What is Siemens' stance on diversity and inclusion?

Siemens is dedicated to equality and welcomes applications that reflect the diversity of the communities they work in, with all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Siemens?

Siemens fosters an engaging work environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a focus on teamwork, all while emphasizing flexibility, quality, and efficiency.

Siemens

Technology to transform the everyday.

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1847
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Siemens is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72.0 billion and net income of €4.4 billion. As of September 30, 2022, the company had around 311,000 employees worldwide.