About the Organization
Aptiv is a global technology company specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced software and hardware solutions that enable a safer, greener, and more connected future. The company plays a significant role in advancing autonomous vehicles, intelligent connectivity, and smart mobility solutions worldwide.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity
Position: Legal Counsel, India
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
- Possess strong academic credentials.
- Hold an Associate Company Secretary (ACS) qualification.
- Have 5–7 years of experience in:
- Secretarial compliance
- Corporate governance
- Commercial legal matters
- Experience gained in a law firm and/or an in-house legal team of a local or multinational company is preferred.
- A law degree from a recognized institution in India will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with the automotive industry is desirable.
- Prior exposure to Intellectual Property matters will be an advantage.
- Demonstrate strong English communication skills.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Secretarial and Corporate Governance Functions
- Conducting Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings, and Extraordinary General Meetings.
- Drafting and vetting agendas, minutes, annual reports, directors’ reports, and related documentation.
- Filing statutory forms, returns, applications, and other regulatory documents on behalf of the company.
- Maintaining statutory registers, secretarial records, and corporate books.
- Managing matters relating to securities, dividends, transfers, conversions, and related compliances.
- Liaising with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
- Advising management on compliance requirements under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Overseeing statutory compliances as a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and reporting compliance status to the Board.
Legal and Commercial Functions
- Providing legal advice to the India Legal Director and APAC Legal Team.
- Negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and vetting commercial agreements.
- Supporting development, licensing, and other commercial transactions.
- Participating in joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Advising Human Resources and Finance teams on legal matters.
- Delivering legal and compliance training to employees.
- Supporting compliance reviews, internal investigations, and risk management initiatives.
Mode of Work
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Mode: On-site
Required Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Strong corporate governance and secretarial compliance knowledge.
- Excellent legal drafting and contract review skills.
- Ability to independently identify legal issues and provide commercially sound solutions.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic corporate environment.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply through the official LinkedIn job posting:
Application Link
Important Notes
- The position reports directly to the Legal Director, India.
- Experience in multinational corporate environments will be advantageous.
- Aptiv is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates irrespective of background or identity.
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