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Strategic Partnership Agreements- Legal Counsel

Location: Gurgaon - NMIPL

Strategic Partnerships Agreements Legal Counsel (Section Manager)

Employeur/Company

Nissan Motor India Private Ltd

Localisation/Location

India

Nature du contrat de travail/Type of Contract

Full time

Période d’essai/ Notice Period

Statut/Status

Classification du poste/ Job Classification

Entrée en poste/ Start date

17 November 2026

Rémunération/ Salary

xxx

Rattachement hiérarchique/ Management

Strategic Partnership Agreements Manager

Reprise d’ancienneté/Seniority taken

Reference:

Mission and Main tasks and responsibilities:

Mission

Support the “Strategic Partnership Agreements” team within the AMIEO Legal Department, covering AMIEO. Provide business-oriented legal support—advice, training, drafting, review, and negotiation of various contracts—primarily related to manufacturing and projects. This role is pivotal for major initiatives with OEMs (future) partners to Nissan and requires close collaboration with Nissan’s global headquarters in Japan and its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities:

Main Missions & Responsibilities under the supervision of the Strategic Partnerships Agreements Manager:

• Provide legal advice and support to operational teams on manufacturing projects, strategic collaborations, special projects, and intra-group transactions in AMIEO region (the “legal expertise scope”).
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and documents within the expertise scope, including project investments, product development, manufacturing and procurement, technical assistance, licensing, and service agreements.
• Handle multiple legal projects in parallel, including dispute resolution, contract template development, and process-efficiency initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver engaging legal training modules; actively participate in workshops and knowledge-sharing groups.
• Build collaborative working relationships with internal clients, regional and global legal team members, and Alliance partner colleagues.
• Support the Manager and the Downstream and Opportunities General Manager with additional tasks as needed.
• Key Success Factors
• Excellent communication skills, especially legal drafting in English (ability to quickly draft and revise documents from scratch or templates).
• Pragmatic, business-focused, persuasive legal counsel.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, manage time efficiently, and work both autonomously and in a team.
• Interest in the automotive industry and eagerness to build a strong network with internal and external teams.
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• Master’s Degree in Law
• Legal practice and experience in contract drafting of at least 4 years.
• Native or near-native English proficiency; French is a plus but not required.
• Excellent contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Personal attributes: resilience, curiosity, collaborative mindset, pragmatism, innovation spirit, and autonomy.

Strategic Partnerships Agreements, Counsel (Section Manager)

Minimum Requirements/ Conditions requises minimales

Category

Skills

Description

Technical

Legal expertise

Knowledge in contractual and commercial laws as well as in legal activities related to industrial operations

Soft/Leadership

Adaptability & Resilience

Maintains effectiveness under pressure and adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, legal landscapes, or business needs.

Technical

Automotive Industry Knowledge

Applies deep understanding of automotive operations, regulations, and supply chain dynamics to support strategic decisions and compliance.

Technical

Budgeting & Forecasting

Manages financial planning with accuracy and insight, aligning legal or operational budgets to business goals and identifying cost efficiencies

Soft/Leadership

Collaboration & Teamwork

Works effectively across departments and cultures, fostering trust and shared ownership of outcomes.

Soft/Leadership

Communication

Delivers clear, structured, and persuasive messages tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring alignment and transparency.

Technical

Contracts Management

Oversees the drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle of contracts, ensuring legal soundness, risk mitigation, and business value.

Soft/Leadership

Customer Orientation

Understands internal and external client needs, delivering timely, pragmatic solutions that build trust and satisfaction.

Technical

English (Fluent)

Communicates fluently and professionally in English, both written and spoken, across global business contexts.

Technical

Excel / Advanced Spreadsheets

Uses advanced spreadsheet functions for data analysis, reporting, and decision support in legal, financial, or operational contexts.

Technical

French (Fluent)

Communicates fluently and professionally in French, enabling effective collaboration in multilingual environments.

Soft/Leadership

Influencing & Negotiation

Builds consensus and drives favorable outcomes through strategic dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and win-win negotiation.

Technical

Process Improvement (Lean / Six Sigma)

Applies structured methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance compliance and performance.

Technical

Procurement / Sourcing

Provides legal or strategic oversight of sourcing activities, supplier contracts, and procurement processes to ensure transparency and value.

Soft/Leadership

Results Orientation

Focuses on achieving measurable outcomes, driving accountability, and continuously improving performance and impact.

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