Job Description

Legal Specialist
"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
Location
Gurgaon
Employment type
Full Time Permanent
Department
Legal & Governance
Deadline
2025-10-23
Mobility support
Domestic
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Candidate profile (title) Who you are
Candidate profile (text) - Default language This Role is Open for Bangalore & Gurgaon
As a person you are passionate about people, business, Ingka's purpose and continuously driving
better performance. You are energized by increasing customer value, driving business growth
and contributing to overall success and results through people as well as motivated by leading
and developing people. For this role we believe you have University Degree/master's degree in
law with very good achievement. Minimum 15 years of professional experience in a legal and
governance environment specific to real estate and leasing for retail and office spaces in Delhi
NCR and Bangalore (Karnataka).

• Good knowledge and application of legislation, legal systems and government

policies in business and commerce environment.

• Legal and governance competence within Delhi NCR & Karnataka.
• Be able to have or acquire solid understanding of legal systems (including

litigation procedures) in India/Delhi NCR& Karnataka.

• Very good knowledge of reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad spectrum of

agreements and legal information specifically relating to real estate and leasing for
retail and office spaces in Delhi NCR & Karnataka.

• Energized by contributing to overall success and results through collaboration and

excellent knowledge and expertise.

• Inspired by working together in an ever-changing multi-dimensional environment.
• Motivated by finding new ways through co creation with colleagues and other Ingka units.
• Motivated by living the Ingka culture and values.
• Driving for results- Accomplishes goals, completes tasks and achieves results.
• Relationship building- Develops virtual and other collaborative relationships to

facilitate current and future objectives.

• Processing information - Gathers, organizes and analyses digital and other and other

source of information in an objective manner.

• Negotiating - Explores alternatives to reach outcomes acceptable to all parties.
• Dealing with ambiguity- Comfortably handles unclear or unpredictable situations.
• Communication - Expresses ideas and opinions effectively in both writing and

spoken conversations.
Key responsibilities (title) Your responsibilities
Key responsibilities (text) Responsibility to assist to review, support and secure the legal aspects of the
businesses and operations in Ingka within the framework of working defined by Ingka
Group Legal & Governance.

• Responsibility to assist the Country Legal Manager with review, support and secure

legal aspects of the businesses and operations in Ingka.

• Cooperate with, integrate in the business and build good relations with stakeholders

to secure mutually sustainable solutions.

• Review, draft and negotiate lease agreements and legal documents relating to real estate

and leasing for retail and office spaces in Delhi NCR.

• Pro-actively support the management and other stakeholders in order to run the Ingka

business and to secure the rights and assess the obligations in order to reduce
exposure to legal risks and to optimize business opportunities.

• Active cooperation with Group Legal & Governance in order to secure alignment of

country agenda.

• Contribute to, and support the implementation of the Business Plan, development

projects, corresponding roadmap.

• Implement standard processes and ways of working for the legal area in the Ingka Group.
• Develop competence and provide education to relevant stakeholders in the area of

laws and regulations.

• Keep updated in relevant international and local legal and governance

developments, including changes in international, domestic and case laws and
regulations.
Team vision ( title) Together as a team
Team vision (text) When the world is changing we're the ones who make sure that we are up to date and that local and international laws are harmonised with the best interest of IKEA and our customers. We're diligent and work together to make sure our business is on top of the legalities and guidelines governance requires. If people were to describe our team they would probably say that we have a lot of integrity, vast capacity and great dedication to detail. Oh, and that we have a lot of fun together.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
At IKEA we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, "to create a better everyday life for the many people" inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

Skills Required