Senior Legal Counsel

Siemens Gamesa; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa in India seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to provide professional legal support for post-closing project activities, contract management, claims handling and complex commercial matters.

You will work with business stakeholders to mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage contractual obligations. You will collaborate with external counsel and support dispute resolution in line with business objectives.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or LL.M. with relevant Indian/APAC corporate law experience.
• Minimum 7 years experience in Indian/APAC corporate and commercial law.
• Proven skills in drafting, reviewing contracts, and handling claims.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and amend commercial contracts and service agreements.
• Manage contract and claims-related matters, including correspondence and dispute mitigation.
• Provide legal advice on commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Support meetings, negotiations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Coordinate with external counsel and support dispute resolution activities.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Independent work

Education

LL.B. / LL.M. or equivalent

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide professional legal support for post-closing project activities, contract management, claims handling, and complex commercial matters. You will work closely with business stakeholders to mitigate risks, manage contractual obligations, and ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Draft, review, negotiate, and amend commercial contracts, service agreements, legal notices, and other business-critical documentation.
• Manage contract and claims-related matters, including preparation of legal correspondence, contractual assessments, and dispute mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal advice on commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters while identifying and mitigating legal risks.
• Support meetings, negotiations, and stakeholder discussions by providing practical legal guidance and documentation support.
• Coordinate with external counsel and support dispute resolution activities in line with business objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LL.B. / LL.M.) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel, with a focus on Indian/APAC corporate and commercial law.
• Strong experience in contract drafting, contract management, claims management, legal analysis, and legal research.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, compliance requirements, risk management, and commercial legal practices.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and supporting complex business transactions.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to provide practical, risk-based legal solutions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment while managing multiple priorities.

About The Team

You will be part of a legal team that supports business operations by providing strategic legal guidance, contract management, and risk mitigation expertise. The team works closely with commercial, project, procurement, and leadership teams to enable business growth while ensuring compliance and protecting Siemens Energy's interests.

The environment encourages collaboration, sound legal judgment, and proactive problem-solving, providing opportunities to work on complex commercial matters and contribute directly to business success.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

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Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions - the greatest challenge we face.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

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