Are you ready to grow your legal career in an international environment?
We are looking for a proactive and business-oriented Legal Counsel to join our global legal team in Pune. This is an exciting opportunity to work across regions, support a wide range of commercial matters, and contribute to the development of legal frameworks that enable business growth.
As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the business with high-quality legal advice, contract management, and risk assessment. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across APAC, EMEA, the US, and the Middle East, gaining exposure to diverse legal systems and business practices.
Your role:
- Draft and review a broad range of commercial contracts, including confidentiality agreements, distributor and agency agreements, and supply and purchase contracts.
- Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, policies, and legal processes to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on a variety of topics, helping stakeholders make informed decisions while managing legal risks.
- Conduct legal research and interpret applicable laws and regulations, with a focus on international and cross-border matters.
- Identify and assess legal risks ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate on and contribute to global and regional legal projects, driving continuous improvement within the legal function.
- Support dispute-related matters where required, including liaising with external counsel and relevant authorities.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across functions and regions, acting as a trusted legal partner to the business.
What we’re looking for:
- Qualified lawyer with approximately 3–5 years of experience, gained in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Exposure to international environments, particularly within EMEA, is highly desirable.
- Solid experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; familiarity with international contracting is a strong advantage.
- Good understanding of legal principles and the ability to apply them in a practical, business-oriented way.
- Strong legal problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance legal risks with business needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and functions.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a global team, taking ownership and driving tasks to completion.
- Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn and grow within an international legal community.
- University degree in Law (background in international law or studies abroad is an advantage).
What do we offer:
- Amazing opportunity to work closely with colleagues locally and internationally
- Great prospects of development in the multinational environment
- Competitive salary with annual bonus
- Access to Hempel Academy learning platform
- Hybrid work-model (3 days from our office in Pune, India)
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Application due
2026-04-19
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Legal
Industry
Chemicals
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.