Job Post: Legal Counsel at Linxon, Chennai: Apply Now!

About Linxon

Linxon, is a joint venture by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy. We specialize in turnkey electrical AC substation projects for renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission, and transportation & electrification solutions. Our services include project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management, commissioning, and after-sales support.

Eligibility

• Experience of 8+ years, he/she should have preferably worked in an inhouse role in corporate setup or law firm.
• Qualified law graduate from a well reputed university.
• Candidates who have handled EPC Contracts will be ideal for this position.
• Ability to work in cross jurisdictional environments.
• Availability occasionally for travel on need basis within and outside India.
• Ability to provide timely and sound legal advice, and work as part of a team, in a demanding, fast-paced, multi-lingual, and multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly developed commercial, practical and strategic business, and legal sense
• A good communicator, self-motivated, with a commercial, practical, methodical, detail-oriented, flexible, and dynamic approach.

Responsibilities

• Support and advice to Linxon in all legal matters (e.g., contract law, corporate law, and antitrust law), except for tax matters. Such support shall be on both a global and domestic basis.
• Work closely with internal Clients and management to maximize projects and minimize risk.
• Train Linxon employees in Linxon internal regulations as well as in legal matters.
• As a pro-active, ethical, business-minded, and out-of-the-box thinker, you will research, advise, prepare, draft, review, comment and/or negotiate complex contractual documents, RFP’s/ Tenders and other relevant legal documentation for local or international EPC projects.
• Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues analysis and assisting in risk management procedures.
• Assist in contract administration, change management, and claims management during project execution.
• Participate in the negotiation process of various contracts with clients, joint ventures, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Interpret laws, decrees, and any other document of a legal nature, ensuring that the interests of the corporation are adequately protected.
• Participate in the application and follow up of the corporations’ policies, procedures, and internal rules.
• Depending on performance, aptitude, and attitude, in the medium term, global mobility could be a possibility.

Location

Chennai, India.

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