Commercial Counsel Manager

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Objectives of the Position

We are seeking an experienced legal professional for the position of Commercial Counsel. This position will be responsible for providing and managing the legal advice to BASF Coatings’ business division including Chemetall in India. Prior legal experience with commercial transactions as well as competition and corporate law in an in-house, international environment is required. This position will further help to anticipate potential litigation and compliance risks and provide training on key legal topics.

Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day legal and compliance advice, training and support to business management and operational personnel of the BASF Coatings business division including Chemetall in India and other countries in APAC with the help of external law firms.

• Review, revise, and negotiate commercial documents, a.o. for the purchase or sale of goods or services, contract manufacturing, collaboration and confidentiality agreements; provide legal support to business partners in contract review, negotiations, and strategy.

• Serve as legal counsel on global and local M&A transactions and other strategic projects of BASF Coatings in support of the business and the legal department.

• Advise and support in disputes and litigation with the help of the mandated law firms.

• Identify issues requiring input and support from business and functional support units and engage in cross-functional teams to ensure complete and efficient resolution of all matters and transactions. 

• Implement global BASF Coatings and Chemetall policies and guidelines, advise on their law impact in India and other countries in APAC with the help of external law firms, and train the personnel of the legal entities of BASF Coatings including Chemetall in India.

• Develop a thorough understanding and familiarity with BASF Coatings’ including Chemetall’s business to identify trends and formulate strategies accordingly.

• Lead and support compliance related projects and topics.

Internal Job Skills:

• Excellent ability to network and collaborate, organized and detail oriented 

• Commitment to client service in a fast-paced business environment, proactive, resourceful, responsive, and efficient. Ability to pragmatically and concisely communicate complex legal issues to non-lawyers and all levels of personnel and management

• Equity-driven with demonstrated ability to excel in a dynamic environment and work well with people from diverse demographics

• Ability to demonstrate sound and independent judgment with an understanding of the business environment

• Fluency in English and Hindi (both in writing and speaking)

Job Requirements (minimum requirement to carry out the work) Education University degree in law in India

Working Experience Minimum 10 years of legal experience required; prior in-house legal experience in an international, manufacturing environment preferred Technical & Professional Knowledge Proficiency in the area of commercial transactions, such as sales, procurement and/or manufacturing, and including negotiation leads, as well as proficiency in antitrust laws required; some knowledge of US and/or EU competition law preferred. Mergers and Acquisitions / Divestments experience required 

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