Details of the Organization

Vahura is India’s leading governance search and consulting firm. Set up by alumnus of the National Law School, Bangalore, our mission is to creatively catalyse the advancement of the governance-related profession.

Vahura was conceived with the audacious goal of professionalising the legal sector in India.

In 2011, a team of experienced lawyers and management professionals recognised the lack of meritocracy and professionalism in the sector. As a nation founded by lawyers, the limited progress in formal institutionalisation of the sector was striking.

Over the last couple of decades, the legal sector has seen rapid growth of corporate law firms and sophistication of in-house legal teams in organisations. Vahura has played a key part in this journey and continues to innovate and lead the sector into its next phase — technology and data-led delivery of services.

A pioneer in legal recruitment, Vahura has evolved into a full-service governance hyper-specialist — partnering with corporates, law firms, and funds for long-term strategic solutions. Along the way, we have learnt some important lessons, developed capabilities, and built an extensive network of professionals.

Details of the Job/Internship

Our client, a leading automotive company, is looking to hire a Senior Legal Manager/ Divisional Manager to join its Legal team in Chennai.

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier, customer and partnership agreements.
• Advise on general corporate and transactional matters, including joint ventures, collaborations, MOUs, NDAs and arbitrations.
• Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance across business functions.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, contract negotiations, risk mitigation and corporate advisory.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional business teams.

Candidates from reputed corporates or law firms will be preferred. Prior automotive industry experience is desirable

To learn more, please share your cv with soni@vahura.com

Eligibility

7–12 years

Type of Opportunity

Full-time

Country

India

State

Tamil Nadu

City

Chennai

Address

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dates to Remember

Apply by 2026-11-04

How to Register?

Apply: https://in.linkedin.com/jobs/view/senior-legal-counsel-at-vahura-4475379263