Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Performs routine legal work and supports business units on legal, compliance, and contractual matters under the supervision of senior legal professionals. Assists with legal research, litigation support, documentation, and compliance activities for CCS/CDBS plants, while learning and applying practical aspects of law within a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal & Compliance Support

Provide timely support to all CCS/CDBS plants on matters related to compliance and industrial relations (IR). Assist in maintaining legal compliance across business units, ensuring adherence to internal and statutory requirements. Offer administrative assistance on legal documentation, filings, and procedural compliance activities.

2. Litigation Support

Support the Business Unit (BU) with litigation matters including information compilation, coordination with internal stakeholders, and liaising with external counsel when required. Assist attorneys by reviewing basic documents, routine contracts, and addressing standard legal questions under supervision.

3. Legal Research & Analysis

Conduct directed legal research on various issues affecting the BU. Collaborate with senior attorneys to understand the application of legal analysis to business issues. Support ongoing legal projects by managing defined portions of assignments.

4. Contract Management

Provide contract management support to CCS including document review, drafting assistance, repository maintenance, and coordinating approval workflows. Ensure contract-related compliance and timely administrative handling.

5. Project & Administrative Support

Provide administrative and logistics support to legal project teams and project managers. Help maintain documentation, databases, schedules, and project records. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the legal function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualifications

Degree in Law (BA LLB)

from a recognized institution.

License to practice law

in home jurisdiction (can be obtained during the Graduate Program). This role may require licensing to comply with export control or sanctions regulations.

Competencies

Values Differences:

Appreciates diverse perspectives and leverages cultural strengths.

Action Oriented:

Takes initiative with urgency and enthusiasm.

Balances Stakeholders:

Considers and manages the needs of multiple stakeholders effectively.

Communicates Effectively:

Delivers clear, audience-specific communication.

Customer Focus:

Builds strong relationships through customer-centric legal solutions.

Global Perspective:

Approaches issues with a broad, international mindset.

Legal Acumen:

Demonstrates foundational knowledge of legal principles relevant to manufacturing.

Manages Complexity:

Analyzes complex information to solve problems effectively.

Optimizes Work Processes:

Identifies efficient ways to complete work with ongoing improvement focus.

Plans and Aligns:

Prioritizes tasks to meet commitments aligned with legal and business goals.

Project Management:

Applies project management practices to maintain scope, schedule, and resources.

Situational Adaptability:

Adjusts approach to meet evolving demands and contexts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

4 plus years of relevant legal experience (internships, clerkships, or corporate legal exposure preferred). Experience with compliance, documentation, or basic legal support tasks is an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills

Timely legal and compliance support to CCS/CDBS plants. Legal administrative expertise in documentation and compliance handling. Litigation coordination and support. Ability to conduct legal research on BU-related issues. Contract management support experience.
This role will require 10% travel across India.

Job

Law

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2422417

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No