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Legal Counsel

India, Mumbai, 400079Full-time2026-08-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Legal Counsel supporting Maersk's Global Customer Contracting Agenda by driving risk-aware, commercially strategic contract management processes for maritime-logistics and commercial agreements.

Role type

Senior Legal Counsel (Contract Management)

Builds

Complex maritime, logistics, and commercial agreements for key clients

Domain

Maritime logistics and international trade

Required skills

Contract review and drafting, Contract negotiation, International maritime and logistics law knowledge, Stakeholder alignment, Risk management strategy, Legal policy compliance, Team mentorship, Strategic contract design

Preferred skills

Additional foreign language proficiency, Experience in international law firm or corporation

Technologies

MS Office

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and finalize complex maritime, logistics, and commercial agreements; Lead contract negotiations with customers and external stakeholders; Own the legal contracting process for a region; Lead stakeholder alignment calls and provide strategic input on contract design; Ensure compliance with legal policies and mitigate legal risk exposure; Provide legal guidance on contractual risks; Mentor junior team members; Contribute to legal department knowledge management initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities