Executive Legal

**Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India**
**Job ID**: 83723

**We Elevate... Quality of urban life**:
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day.As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Schindler India is a 100% owned subsidiary of Schindler Group headquartered out of Mumbai and is backed by 5000+ employees who are spread across the length and breadth of the country. Besides business operations, Schindler India has its own Corporate R&D Centre, Elevator and Escalator Factory and Shared Service Centre to support India operations, which is in-fact one of the fastest growing market now globally.

**Join us as a**

**Executive Legal - Commercial & Contracts**:
**Your main responsibilities**:
**Job Title: Assistant Manager / Sr. Executive / Executive
- Commercial & Contracts (Legal)**

**Department**: Finance
**Location**: Chakan (Pune)
**Reporting to**: Deputy Manager Legal - Contract & Commercial
**Industry**: Manufacturing

**Job Purpose**:

- To support the Legal & Commercial team in managing contracts, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, assisting in negotiations, and supporting business units with practical legal and commercial advice aligned with operational and strategic goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Contract Drafting & Review**
- Draft, review, and support the negotiation of commercial contracts such as Work Orders, Purchase Orders, Service Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Tender documentation.
- Review customer/vendor agreements to identify risk areas and suggest commercially viable alternatives.
- Ensure internal compliance with contract terms and approval protocols.

**Commercial Support**
- Assist business teams in evaluating contractual obligations, liabilities, and rights.
- Prepare deviation notes, risk summaries, and contract trackers for internal approvals and audits.
- Liaise with Sales, Procurement, and Operations teams to align contractual terms with project requirements.

**Legal & Regulatory Compliance**
- Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory obligations, and industry-specific laws.
- Support in managing regulatory filings, licenses, and renewal documentation where applicable.
- Provide assistance in responding to legal notices and coordinating with external counsel, if needed.

**Documentation & Record Management**
- Maintain an organized contract repository and ensure version control and document execution tracking.
- Support preparation of legal MIS, monthly dashboards, and audit documentation.

Monitor contract expiry/renewal timelines and trigger necessary actions

**What you bring**:
**Key Skills & Competencies**:

- Strong understanding of contract and commercial law
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and meet timelines in a dynamic business environment
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with contract management tools will be an added advantage

**What We Offer**:

- A collaborative and supportive work environment with exposure to large-scale industrial projects
- Opportunities for cross-functional learning and legal advisory experience
- A platform for career growth in legal-commercial management within a robust manufacturing setup

**What’s in it for you?**:

- Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
- Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
- Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.

**We ElevateYour Career**:
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

**Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler Discover more on our**career website**.**

- At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regar