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Legal Manager | Manufacturing | 6-12 yrs | Chennai

Chennai Permanent INR2,700,000 - INR3,000,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to hire Senior Legal Counsel to support a broad spectrum of legal matters across manufacturing operations, corporate functions, and strategic business initiatives.
  • Only candidates based out of Chennai/willing to relocate apply
  • Only qualified lawyers with 6-12 years of post qualification experience apply

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global organization operating in the industrial manufacturing sector, with a strong international presence across multiple markets. The company is recognized for its innovation, operational excellence, and commitment to sustainability.

Job Description

Reporting to Director - Legal, the role would involve:

  • Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial and procurement contracts.
  • Providing practical legal advice to business stakeholders on Indian laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Supporting factory operations and corporate functions on day-to-day legal and compliance matters.
  • Advising on labour and employment law issues, employee-related disputes, and workplace policies.
  • Managing and mitigating legal risks across business operations.
  • Coordinating with external counsels and consultants, where required.
  • Assisting with leasing and real estate-related matters.
  • Supporting dispute resolution matters, including engagement with external lawyers and occasional court appearances.
  • Collaborating with regional and global stakeholders on cross-border legal matters and business initiatives.
  • Monitoring regulatory developments and providing proactive legal guidance to the business.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate would be:

  • Qualified Lawyer with 6-12 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Strong experience handling procurement, commercial contracts, and contract negotiations.
  • Demonstrated experience advising on labour and employment law matters.
  • Prior experience in the power, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, industrial, or engineering sectors would be preferred, though applicants from other industries are encouraged to apply.
  • Ability to engage confidently with international stakeholders and provide clear, commercially focused legal advice.
  • Willingness to travel regionally for court visits and business requirements, when required.
  • Tamil language proficiency would be an added advantage.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Long-term growth opportunities within a global organization.
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7097242

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Legal Support - In House
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7097242

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