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DGM Legal| Mumbai| Manufacturing| 8 - 12 years PQE

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Legal Counsel to serve as a pivotal member of our international business legal team. This role is crucial for managing the legal affairs that support our global footprint and expansion.
  • Candidates having 8 - 12 years of experience to apply
  • Candidates having worked with MNC or on International trade laws to apply

About Our Client

The ideal candidate should possess a working understanding of international law, corporate governance, and commercial strategy. They will be entrusted with providing expert legal guidance that not only ensures compliance, but also enables strategic growth and innovation across multiple jurisdictions.

Client is a leader in auto manufacturing space

Job Description

  • Strategic Market Entry: Provide comprehensive legal support, due diligence support and strategic counsel for new market entries, international business expansions.
  • Conduct legal risk assessments for international business activities and recommend risk mitigation strategies
  • Commercial Agreements: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating wide range of international commercial contracts and agreements, including distribution agreements, supplier contracts, service agreements and licensing agreements.
  • International Tenders: Provide end-to-end legal support for international tenders and institutional sales, including participation in pre-bid meetings, review of contracts, submission of bids, and seeking clarifications from tendering authorities.
  • Financial Arrangements: Provide legal oversight on financing arrangements, including the review of lines of credit and EXIM bank arrangements for international distributors/buyers.
  • Operations & Supply Chain: Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with shipping lines and other operational partners to ensure seamless international logistics and supply chain management.
  • Automotive Assembly: Provide legal advisory and conduct meticulous due diligence for matters related to the assembly and manufacturing of automobiles in international markets.
  • Sanctions & Regulatory Compliance: Provide advisory on a broad spectrum of international regulatory matters, with a specific focus on navigating complex trade sanctions, including those from OFAC, OFSI, and the UN Security Council.
  • Monitor and provide updates on relevant legal developments in international automotive regulations and trade policies

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree: LLB , LLM with a focus on international business law, trade law. And / Or certificate course /Diploma in International business law
  • Minimum of 8-12 years of experience practicing international business or corporate law, with a strong preference for candidates from the automotive or manufacturing industry.
  • Proven expertise in managing complex international contracts, cross-border transactions, and corporate governance.
  • Deep and demonstrable knowledge of international trade law, sanctions, and global regulatory frameworks.
  • Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly to business stakeholders.
  • Capability to work independently and manage high-stakes projects in a fast-paced global environment.

What's on Offer

  • Generous leave policies to maintain work-life balance.
  • A professional and structured work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
  • Exposure to international business operations within the automotive industry.



This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals in Pune to grow in a challenging and rewarding environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Quote job ref
JN-092025-6842072

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Legal Support - In House
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092025-6842072

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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