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Job Purpose: The incumbent will be part of the corporate legal team and will provide legal support to the internal stakeholders in their line of business. Key Responsibilities: The Incumbent will be required to partner with and support the local teams from various departments to understand the project requirements or risks, complete the contract review and/or draft, collaborate with the line of business and legal team, and participate in the negotiations, as required. The Incumbent will support review and negotiations from a commercial and legal perspective and engage internal subject matter experts, as needed, including, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Product development, HR. Contract drafting, review, and negotiations to help internal stakeholders close agreements as per the established company guidelines and turn around time (TAT). Conducting risk/gap analysis and preparation of deviation reports or memo to advise internal stakeholders on various issues and projects. Legal research on relevant regulations applicable to the auto industry Assist in preparing and maintaining legal databases for contracts and other legal documents. Assist in preparing and updating standard templates that may be used by business team to cover various business transactions Keep track of legal work handled at the business location and update the cross functions as and when required. Dispute management, early resolution, preventing escalations, managing litigation/arbitration Strategizing conflict management to ensure least risk/cost outcomes Lead and manage a team of legal officers Success metrics of the role Effective coordination with the cross functions Increasing complexity of contracts Balancing business interests and legal risks Constant prioritization. Education: LLB degree is a must. Experience: 5-7 years of post-qualification experience as in-house lawyer in a multinational company Sound legal knowledge and analytical approach to legal issues (Exposure to Project Management) Exposure to contract disputes, including alternate dispute resolution mechanisms. Strong knowledge of basic principles of contract drafting and review. Strong communication skills and fluency in English (both written and oral). Able to work in the team Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Must be excellent in MS office and comfortable with new technology. Experience in the manufacturing/ auto industry is desirable.