Legal Counsel at Volvo Group: Apply Now!

Volvo Group invites applications for the position of Manager – Legal Counsel in Bangalore, Karnataka. Candidates should hold an LL.B. or LL.M. degree and have 10–15 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with strong in-house experience in a multinational, automotive, manufacturing or technology organisation.

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1. About Volvo Group

2. About the Job

3. Eligibility

4. Roles and Responsibilities

5. Location

6. Application Procedure

About Volvo Group

Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. The organisation offers career opportunities across its leading brands and entities and has a global workforce of nearly 100,000 employees.

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Group Legal & Compliance contributes to the Volvo Group’s vision by coordinating and providing services in the areas of Legal, Governance, Security and Internal Audit. The team comprises legal and compliance professionals working in a global and diverse environment, with a focus on collaboration, trust and continuous improvement.

About the Job

Volvo Group is inviting applications for the position of Manager – Legal Counsel in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Eligibility

LL.B. or LL.M. degree from a leading university.
10–15 years of relevant legal experience.
Preferably, strong in-house legal experience in a multinational, automotive, manufacturing or technology organisation.
Exposure to research and development (R&D) environments.
Strong expertise in contracts, commercial law, corporate law, intellectual property rights, compliance, litigation and legal risk management.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and advise senior stakeholders with sound legal judgement, including under high-pressure and time-sensitive conditions.
Experience working in a global organisation and engaging with international stakeholders.
Excellent analytical, legal research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge existing practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to business stakeholders.
Ability to take a firm position, work collaboratively, maintain a positive approach and handle conflicts constructively.

Exposure to data privacy, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity-related legal matters will be an added advantage.

Knowledge of reading and writing Kannada will also be considered an advantage.

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Roles and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

Legal Advisory and Business Partnering

Providing day-to-day legal advice to business functions on operational, commercial and strategic matters.
Understanding business requirements and offering practical legal solutions while identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks.
Partnering with stakeholders across Operations, Technology, Purchasing, Sales and Marketing, HR and other functions.
Conducting and coordinating legal research on various legal issues.

Contracts and Commercial Matters

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalising commercial contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), service-level agreements (SLAs) and statements of work (SOWs).
Conducting due diligence reviews in accordance with applicable global and local requirements, business complexity and organisational policies, with a focus on mitigating legal and commercial risks.
Reviewing commercial terms relating to purchase orders, invoices, letters of credit, bank guarantees and other commercial arrangements.

Corporate, Compliance and Regulatory Matters

Advising on applicable corporate, commercial, labour and other regulatory requirements.
Strengthening legal compliance processes and supporting internal audits of legal documentation and procedures.
Providing compliance awareness training.
Liaising with regulatory authorities and responding to legal notices, regulatory queries and related matters.

Litigation and Dispute Management

Managing and coordinating civil, criminal, consumer, arbitration, product liability, service liability, intellectual property rights and labour-related disputes.
Developing litigation strategies, coordinating with external counsel and supporting matters through investigation, documentation, negotiation and resolution.
Drafting and reviewing legal notices, petitions and other documents in consultation with management and external counsel.
Ensuring timely follow-ups, effective case management and resolution of disputes.
Supporting litigation avoidance and legal risk minimisation through stronger contracts, processes and preventive legal controls.

Intellectual Property and Technology

Providing legal support on intellectual property, trademarks, technology-related matters, software licensing, IT services and digitalisation initiatives.
Reviewing technology and digital business arrangements and advising on associated legal and commercial risks.
Providing legal guidance on new products, technologies, AI initiatives and digital transformation projects, in coordination with specialist teams where required.

E-Legal and Legal Digitalisation

Supporting the implementation and effective use of legal digitalisation tools.
Reviewing relevant checklists and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation.
Identifying opportunities to improve legal processes and systems to strengthen compliance, improve efficiency and enhance coordination with internal teams.

Data Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity

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Designing and implementing the Data Privacy and Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework, with an understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy frameworks.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating privacy-related clauses, agreements, notices and policies.
Supporting data mapping, data retention, consent management and cross-border data transfer reviews.
Providing legal guidance on AI and Generative AI governance, associated legal and compliance risks, new products, technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
Understanding cybersecurity and information security legal risks sufficiently to identify key legal implications, raise relevant questions and coordinate with specialist teams.
Coordinating with IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Procurement and business teams on privacy and technology-related compliance initiatives.

Insurance Matters

Knowledge of handling asset-related and employee-related insurance matters, including insurance renewals and claims support, will be an advantage.