Senior Legal Counsel – Asia Pacific

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This role supports FMC’s evolving footprint in India and SW Asia, while contributing to the development of an integrated and business-focused legal function across APAC.

The position is structured around 2 core pillars:

• India – manufacturing operations, corporate governance, compliance, regulatory, and post-divestment activities;
• APAC Regional Role – commercially oriented legal support across selected APAC jurisdictions.

India

Post-Divestment & Strategic Projects

• Support all post-divestment activities, including transitional matters and residual risks;
• Advise on restructuring, workforce changes and operational adjustments linked to the new business model;
• Support special projects, including manufacturing optimization and footprint evolution.

Manufacturing, Operations & Regulatory

Provide legal support to manufacturing, plant and supply chain teams.

• Advise on risks related to:

• industrial operations;
• EHS and operational compliance;
• logistics, customs and foreign exchange.

• Partner with regulatory teams on registrations and regulatory strategy;
• Support proactive identification and mitigation of operational risks.

Compliance, Ethics & Risk

• Support and enhance the compliance framework in India, focusing on key risk areas (including DPDPA implementation).
• Advise on anti-corruption, internal policies and investigations;
• Support internal audits and remediation actions;
• Promote a pragmatic, risk-based compliance approach.

Employment & HR Support

Act as legal partner to HR team on employment matters, including:

• disciplinary matters and terminations;
• employee disputes;
• Advise on labor law compliance and employment risk management.

Litigation & Disputes

• Oversee key litigation and disputes affecting the India business;
• Manage external counsel and legal spend;
• Provide strategic input on material or sensitive matters.

APAC Regional Responsibilities

Commercial & Business Partnership

• Act as a legal business partner to commercial and functional teams across selected APAC jurisdictions.
• Support business teams on:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including distribution and agency agreements, supply, manufacturing, and tolling agreements, licensing, collaboration, and R&D agreements, NDAs and standard commercial contracts;
• Support key strategic projects, including new business models and product launches.

Corporate & Governance

Support corporate governance matters for APAC entities, including:

• Board and shareholder documentation;
• Director appointments and resignations;
• Coordination with external counsel on statutory filings;
• Ensure appropriate legal oversight of corporate actions in assigned jurisdictions.

Ethics & Compliance

• Support the implementation of compliance program in the region including:

•  trainings on key local regulations and FMC policies;
• investigating and making recommendations on potential non-compliance issues in support of the Global Ethics Office.

Claims & Litigation Management

• Manage claims and litigation across selected APAC jurisdictions, including commercial, product, employment, and regulatory disputes.
• Coordinate and oversee external counsel, including strategy and cost control.
• Assess risks and provide practical recommendations to the business.

Team Cooperation and Legal Operations

• Work collaboratively within a regional and remote APAC legal team supporting multiple countries;
• Partner with colleagues in the global law department on various issues such as intellectual property, governance, and ethics and compliance;
• Manage and coordinate external counsel efficiently, with a strong focus on cost control and value;
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, standardization of templates, and process improvements.
• Use legal technology tools (e.g., contract lifecycle management, law firm spend and invoicing tracking systems).

FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.