Job Description
A.O Smith India Water Products Pvt. Ltd
A.O. Smith - Legal Counsel
A.O Smith India Water Products Pvt. Ltd • Mumbai, Maharashtra • via IIM Jobs
8 hours ago
Full–time
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Job description
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Location: Mumbai
Position Summary: We are seeking a qualified and motivated Legal Counsel with 4-6 years / 68 years of post-qualification experience to join our in-house legal team at A.O Smith India. This role will support operations of A.O. Smith across India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a multinational corporate environment, demonstrate strong business acumen, and be capable of independently handling a wide range of legal matters with a high degree of ownership and accountability. Law firm experience is not mandatory but will be an added advantage.
Role & Responsibilities:
1.Contract Management and Commercial Advisory
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a variety of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, service and distribution agreements, NDAs, and IT and procurement contracts and contract management.
- Support cross-functional teams in interpreting and managing contractual rights and obligations.
2.Corporate and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Indian laws, including Companies Act, Contract Act, Labour Laws, Environmental Laws, Legal Metrology, and sector-specific regulations.
- Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies where required.
- Assist with corporate secretarial activities and ensure statutory and regulatory filings are up to date.
3.Dispute Resolution / Consumer Complaints & Litigation Management
- Manage pre-litigation strategy and coordinate with external counsels for dispute resolution, consumer complaints, litigation, or arbitration matters.
4.Stakeholder Management and Advisory
- Act as a legal business partner by advising internal stakeholders on a range of legal and compliance matters.
- Assist in delivering training sessions for business teams on policies, and best practices.
5.Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Partner with business teams including HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, and Operations to provide timely and effective legal support.
- Support business initiatives and advise on strategic projects and operational legal risks.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The A.O. Smith - Legal Counsel position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
