Legal Counsel

About the Role:

About the role: The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal services to the Bosch Group India, specifically focusing on the purchase of goods and services, as well as software-related agreements. This role aims to mitigate legal risks, ensure compliance, and support business continuity through effective contract management and legal advisory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transactional Contracts:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts for business units to facilitate the achievement of business objectives.
  • Ensure all contractual agreements comply with relevant laws and internal policies.
  • In-licensing of software, Saas, Paas and other software agreements. cloud computing to assist business

• Business Advisory:
  • Provide legal advice and support to various functions regarding purchase and service-related agreements.
  • Proactively identify and assess potential legal risks to minimize liability exposure for the Company.

• Stakeholder Management:
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure that all purchase and service agreements adhere to the legal framework, promoting business continuity.

• Risk Management:
  • Collaborate with the Senior Legal Counsel to conduct risk analysis on potential legal issues.
  • Evaluate different risk factors related to business decisions and operations, implementing strategies to minimize liability.

Key Result Areas / Indicators:

• Effective and timely closure of deals and transactions, directly contributing to business continuity.
• Achieve positive feedback from stakeholders, reflecting timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure timely updates and conduct trainings on changes in the legal framework relevant to the business.
• Timely reporting and escalation of identified legal risks.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Education: Law degree (LLB) from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Indian law college. LLM or specialization in relevant legal fields is an advantage.
2. Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in contracting, e-commerce and digital business law; prior experience in reputed law firms or as in-house counsel supporting in relevant area is highly preferred.
3. Skills:
   1. Strong contract management and negotiation skills.
   2. Proficiency in laws relating to contracting, e-commerce, IT and digital laws.
   3. Analytical thinking, effective communication, and proactive risk management.
   4. Ability to collaborate across departments and work with external partners.

Experience gained from a reputable commercial law firm and then made transition to the in-house legal team of a recognized entity particularly in sectors such as technology, digital, automotive, FMCG or other manufacturing.