Details of the Organization

Linxon, a joint venture by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy. They specialize in turnkey electrical AC substation projects for renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission, and transportation & electrification solutions. 

Details of the Job/Internship

Linxon is hiring a Legal Counsel with experience of 3 to 5 years to join their office in Chennai.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support and advice to Linxon in all legal matters (e.g. contract law, corporate law, and antitrust law), except for tax matters. Such support shall be on both a global and domestic basis.
• Work closely with internal Clients and management in order to maximize projects and minimize risk.
• As a pro-active, ethical, business-minded and out-of-the-box thinker, you will research, advise, prepare, draft, review, comment and/or negotiate complex contractual documents, RFP's/Tenders and other relevant legal documentation for local or international EPC projects.
• Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues analysis and also assisting in risk management procedures.
• Interpret laws, decrees and any other document of a legal nature, ensuring that the interests of the corporation are adequately protected.
• Participate in the application and follow up of the corporations' policies, procedures, and internal rules.
• Depending on performance, aptitude and attitude, in the medium term, global mobility could be a possibility.

Eligibility

• A qualified law graduate from a well reputed university.
• Candidate should have experience of 3-5 years as legal counsel, preferably worked in an inhouse role in corporate setup or law firm.
• Candidates who have handled EPC Contracts will be ideal for this position.
• Excellent proficiency in English; other languages a plus.
• Ability to work in cross jurisdictional environments with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Availability occasionally for travel on need basis within and outside India.
• Ability to provide timely and sound legal advice, and work as part of a team, in a demanding, fast-paced, multi-lingual and multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly developed commercial, practical and strategic business and legal sense.

Salary/Stipend

It will be discussed with the candidate itself

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India