Job Description

Summary

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Legal Counsel supporting legal and compliance functions: This role involves drafting and negotiating high-value commercial contracts across APAC, managing legal risks, claims, and compliance programs. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external counsel as well as support legal training and template development.



A Meaningful Role: Take on a diverse and impactful position that offers real responsibility and the chance to shape outcomes. Global Opportunities: Be part of a leading international company, working on projects that span industries and continents. Career Growth: Build your future through clearly defined career paths, continuous learning, and hands-on experience across multiple functions. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented professionals from across the region and around the world.

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Primary Responsibilities:

From a legal risk and compliance perspective:

Commercial transactions:

(i) Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of high-value contracts (including engineering and supply agreements, long-term service agreements, operation & maintenance agreements) across diverse APAC jurisdictions; (ii) partner with cross functional teams including sales, commercial operations, sourcing, finance and project management teams to manage and mitigate risks.

Claims and Disputes:

Support project teams in managing contractual claims and disputes; engage and coordinate with local external counsel when necessary under the direction of the APAC Lead Counsel.

Compliance & Risk Management:

Collaborate with APAC Lead Counsel and regulatory and compliance functions to deploy compliance programs and training across APAC.

Training & Education:

Undertake legal research and prepare training materials

Templates

: Support the development of legal standard templates.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors degree in law from an accredited law school.

Bar Membership:

Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one APAC jurisdiction.

Experience:

4+ years of legal experience

Language

: Proficiency and command of English language is a must . Knowledge of another language (Mandarin/Korean etc) is a plus

Preferred Experience & Characteristics:

Experience in law firm Exposure to cross-border legal matters in the industrial or energy sector Familiarity with legal frameworks across key APAC markets (e.g., India, Australia, Singapore, China). Experience with Australian law and legal systems is a plus Strong contract and regulatory expertise in industrial equipment manufacturing, engineering, and large-scale project execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse cultural and legal contexts. Collaborative team player with a global mindset and cultural sensitivity. Agile and adaptable, with a proactive approach to navigating dynamic regulatory environments. Passionate about continuous improvement, development, and supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, diverse region. Must be familiar with implementation and adoption of legal operation tools and technology

Travel

: 30% within region

Location

: Chennai, India

Additional Information

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Relocation Assistance Provided:

Yes