Details of the Organization

John Cockerill designs, integrates, modernizes and maintains equipment in the domains of energy, defence, steelmaking, the environment and industry in general.

Details of the Job/Internship

John Cockerill is hiring a Legal Counsel in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in law from a reputed institute and have 7+ years of relevant experience. 

Role and Responsibilities

• The analysis, elaboration, drafting and/or negotiation of all types of contracts (sale, association, consortium, collaboration, license, commercial agency, purchase, JV, etc.) concluded by John Cockerill and its subsidiaries.
• The analysis of the T&C’s issued by the client and the identification of the related risks, in particular on the contractual and insurance aspects.
• Analysis of the risks and constraints inherent in the countries where contracts are executed in coordination with the Tax Department, in tax matters (permanent establishments, various taxes, etc.) and, in coordination with the HR Department, in terms of local administrative procedures (obtaining adequate work permits, etc.), turning to local experts if necessary.
• The search for solutions and the development of recommendations to cover or reduce all the risks identified and, if necessary, their implementation (development of specific structures and agreements, etc.);
• Management of legal conflicts and/or disputes and, if necessary, support from an external law firm.
• Legal monitoring, in particular by ensuring that the regulations applicable in the territory. (Including internal procedures) are known and respected by internal stakeholders, if necessary, by organizing and/or participating (possibly as a speaker) in training.
• Ensure that the corporate group policies on contract essentials are implemented and negotiated. If impossible, it is to implement work with the commitment committee and the group to find intelligent solutions.
• Ensure a business mindset while staying firm on legal principles. Respectful for others and act as a role model for the group as far as ethics are concerned.
• Assist with the implementation of the group policies on ethics and compliance.
• Assist with global tasks relating to the corporate housekeeping of the group companies.

Eligibility

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in law from a reputed institute and have a 7+ years' experience in this field or similar.
• Commercial and contractual experience
• Have a good knowledge of the Group and its various entities, as well as its activities and products.
• Understand the operating and decision-making methods, the global vision, the constraints of the company.

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

Mumbai Metropolitan Region