Job Description

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: Legal Counsel - Special Law

Siemens Limited is a dynamic and innovative company known for its commitment to excellence and continuous growth. As we continue to expand our operations and presence globally, we are seeking a talented and experienced Legal Counsel to join our legal team and provide comprehensive legal support in corporate, real estate, employment law, and procurement matters.

Position Overview:

The Legal Counsel will be a vital member of our legal department, reporting directly to the Lead Lawyer- Corporate. This role requires a deep understanding of corporate law, real estate law, employment law, procurement law, strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to provide timely and sound legal advice to various departments within the organization. This role is based out of Siemens\xe2\x80\x99 Airoli office in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the organization on corporate matters, corporate governance, compliance, contract negotiation, risk management, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Offer legal support in real estate transactions, due diligence, real estate advise on M&As, including property acquisitions, leases, land use and zoning issues, and property development projects.
• Provide legal advise on a range of employment law topics, including employee contracts, workplace policies, discrimination and harassment issues, employee benefits, and labor relations.
• Advise on procurement law matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supplier contracts, vendor agreements, and procurement policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, contracts, and legal documents related to corporate, real estate, employment, and procurement matters to ensure legality and alignment with company objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify legal risks in corporate, real estate, employment, and procurement transactions and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, real estate strategies, employment practices, and procurement guidelines to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels as needed and ensure effective handling of outsourced legal matters.
• Support the legal team in managing litigation, dispute resolution processes, real estate-related disputes, employment-related claims, and procurement-related disputes.

• A Law degree from a reputed law college in India or from a reputed international college with at least 5 years PQE.
• Worked with a law firm or multinational company, with internationally staffed teams and international contractual partners
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with stakeholders across the organization.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, including real estate contracts, employment agreements, and procurement contracts.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency in legal research and relevant software tools.

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