Legal Counsel

Lubrizol IMEA; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubrizol IMEA is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to advise on various business activities and provide legal guidance in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will possess an LL.B. degree, about 10 years of experience, and exceptional negotiation skills.

Your role will involve drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance, and representing the company in legal proceedings. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of commercial law.

This position offers a unique opportunity to operate as a trusted business partner within Lubrizol’s diverse operations in India and beyond.

Qualifications

• Around 10 years of substantive legal experience in both law firms and in-house roles.
• Strong foundation in corporate and commercial law.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on business activities and agreements.
• Draft and negotiate various legal documents.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation ability

Commercial acumen

Compliance expertise

Education

LL.B. degree

Job description

Legal Counsel

• Provide legal counsel and guidance on various business activities, contracts, and agreements.
• Provide transactional support to Lubrizol’s businesses and functions in the India, Middle East and Africa region.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including contracts, NDAs, consulting agreements, strategic cooperation and joint venture agreements, real property agreements, sales and other offtake agreements, equipment supply agreements, EPC agreements, etc.
• Manage day-to-day legal requests from the business and functional teams.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, including negotiations, mediations, and litigations.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to the business and advise stakeholders accordingly.
• Support strategic projects of Lubrizol’s group companies in India, the Middle East (including Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and the UAE) and South Africa.

Ideal Candidate

• Legal Qualifications: An LL.B. degree and a strong foundation in corporate and commercial law.
• Depth of Experience: ~ 10 years of substantive legal experience, ideally spanning both leading law firms and in‑house legal roles.
• Executive Communication: Exceptional communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical business advice.
• Commercial Acumen: A proven ability to operate as a trusted business partner, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives and working with a high degree of independence.
• Negotiation Capability: Demonstrated experience leading negotiations on sophisticated, high‑value agreements with global counterparties.
• Compliance Leadership: The ability to partner effectively with senior leadership to strengthen a culture of compliance and proactively identify and address legal and compliance risks.

Location: Mumbai, MH, IN, 400079

Company: Lubrizol Corporation

Date: May 20, 2026

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