Job Requirements Job Purpose: The incumbent will be part of the corporate legal team and will provide legal support to the internal stakeholders in their line of business. Key Responsibilities: The Incumbent will be required to partner with and support the local teams from various departments to understand the project requirements or risks, complete the contract review and/or draft, collaborate with the line of business and legal team, and participate in the negotiations, as required. The Incumbent will support review and negotiations from a commercial and legal perspective and engage internal subject matter experts, as needed, including, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Product development, HR. • Contract drafting, review, and negotiations to help internal stakeholders close agreements as per the established company guidelines and turn around time (TAT). • Conducting risk/gap analysis and preparation of deviation reports or memo to advise internal • stakeholders on various issues and projects. • Legal research on relevant regulations applicable to the auto industry • Assist in preparing and maintaining legal databases for contracts and other legal documents. • Assist in preparing and updating standard templates that may be used by business team to cover various business transactions • Keep track of legal work handled at the business location and update the cross functions as and when required. • Dispute management, early resolution, preventing escalations, managing litigation/arbitration • Strategizing conflict management to ensure least risk/cost outcomes • Lead and manage a team of legal officers Success metrics of the role Effective coordination with the cross functions Increasing complexity of contracts Balancing business interests and legal risks Constant prioritization. Work Experience Education: LLB degree is a must. Experience: • 5-7 years of post-qualification experience as in-house lawyer in a multinational company • Sound legal knowledge and analytical approach to legal issues (Exposure to Project Management) • Exposure to contract disputes, including alternate dispute resolution mechanisms. • Strong knowledge of basic principles of contract drafting and review. • Strong communication skills and fluency in English (both written and oral). • Able to work in the team • Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. • Must be excellent in MS office and comfortable with new technology. • Experience in the manufacturing/ auto industry is desirable.