Legal Counsel

Siemens Healthineers AG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG in Bengaluru seeks a trusted Legal Counsel to provide timely, practical guidance across commercial, procurement, and regulatory matters for our MedTech business in Zone India. The role will identify risks, shape policy, and support business growth in a dynamic environment.

You will draft and review complex agreements, advise project teams on contractual rights and liabilities, and coordinate with external counsel on disputes and investigations while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Must hold a law degree from a recognised Indian law college.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review domestic and international commercial contracts with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Commercial law

MedTech know-how

Regulatory risk

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Law degree (India)

Job description

To serve as a trusted legal advisor by providing timely, practical, and business-focused legal advice across a broad range of legal matters impacting our MedTech business in Zone India in areas of commercial and contract law, project contract/claim management, tendering and public procurement, employment law and product-related regulations. The role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks while enabling business growth and operational excellence. It proactively supports internal/ external stakeholders by delivering operational legal guidance, developing risk-based solutions, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

Job Requirements

Job Description - Legal Counsel

Role Objective

To serve as a trusted legal advisor by providing timely, practical, and business-focused legal advice across a broad range of legal matters impacting our MedTech business in Zone India in areas of commercial and contract law, project contract/claim management, tendering and public procurement, employment law and product-related regulations. The role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks while enabling business growth and operational excellence. It proactively supports internal/ external stakeholders by delivering operational legal guidance, developing risk-based solutions, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting & reviewing of legal documents & agreements such as domestic and international commercial contracts (including PPP, Project Contract, Consortium agreements, pre-bid agreements, Sales/Purchase agreements, Work contracts, Framework agreements, Service level agreement etc.) with public and private customers, as well as suppliers and subcontractors etc. Creating standard templates of agreements, and specialized legal documents such as affidavits, Indemnity bond, corporate guarantees etc.
• Advise project teams on contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, and remedies throughout project contract execution. Carry out legal assessment, preparation, evaluation, and defense of contractual claims arising from project execution.
• Advise on med-tech product laws and legal issues to ensure compliance with applicable product laws & regulations. Conducting trainings on specialized topics to create awareness on legal topics of importance.
• Advise on healthcare collaborations, clinical research and validation initiatives, and collaboration interactions with regulators, government bodies, hospitals, and public institutions.
• Involved in policy making for the Company. Designing, drafting, and overseeing company’s policy implementation and position on legal matters.
• Advise on employee relations issues, workplace grievances, misconduct matters, and disciplinary proceedings
• Manage pre-litigation matters and legal disputes. Coordinate with external counsel on litigation, arbitration, regulatory investigations, and employment matters.

Key Attributes & Competencies

• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of Contract / Commercial Laws, Project Contract / Claim Management. Knowledge of med-tech laws will be an added advantage.
• Ability to exercise judgement on complex legal issues & problem-solving/result-oriented competencies
• Good inter-personal & communication skill
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a Law degree from a recognised law college in India.
• 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in legal function, preferably in a multi-national company or law firm. Exp. in medtech, pharma or life-sciences will be preferred.