Legal Counsel- Commercial Contracts

6 hours ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India NKT Operations Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Group Legal Counsel

Deliver strategic legal advice across global contracts

Do you want to be a trusted legal advisor contributing to global business growth across borders? At NKT, we are seeking a Group Legal Counsel to join our Corporate Affairs team and provide strategic legal guidance across a wide range of international contracts and jurisdictions. This is a unique opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organization focused on advancing the green transition through innovative cable solutions. You will be part of a collaborative legal team that supports key business lines and functions, helping shape the future of energy infrastructure. Are you ready to apply your legal insights to optimize contractual and business solutions?

Deliver strategic legal support across jurisdictions

As Group Legal Counsel, you will manage and advise on complex commercial contracts and legal matters across NKT's global operations. You will play a key role in enabling business growth while ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation. Your work will span customer agreements, procurement contracts, financing deals, and more, always with a commercial perspective.

Your responsibility will be to:

  • Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of contracts
  • Manage disputes and lead negotiations
  • Support corporate legal tasks and governance
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders across functions
  • Deliver legal training to managers and colleagues

You will report to the Head of Commercial Legal and collaborate closely with sales, procurement, and group functions.

Commercially minded legal professional with global experience You are a person who thrives in an international environment and enjoys taking initiatives while being part of a supportive team. You bring a structured approach and a business-oriented perspective to legal challenges. Your ability to build trust with senior stakeholders and communicate clearly makes you a valued advisor across the organization.

You also have:

  • A Bachelor /Master of Law degree.
  • 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or large international company
  • Fluency in English, both spoken and written
  • Experience with international commercial contracts and negotiations
  • Familiarity with public procurement processes

Be a legal driver of NKT's growth

NKT is committed to cultivating a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

At NKT, you will be part of a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer opportunities for career development, exposure to international legal matters, and the chance to grow your skills in a purpose-driven company. Join us in shaping the legal foundation of a greener tomorrow

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 31st Oct 2025. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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