Legal Counsel Opportunity at Aptiv, Chennai

Introduction

Aptiv, a leading global technology company specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced software and hardware solutions for safer, greener, and more connected mobility, is inviting applications for the position of Legal Counsel. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, this full-time, on-site role is an exceptional opportunity for legal and secretarial professionals to manage corporate governance and commercial legal operations for a multinational pioneer in autonomous and smart mobility solutions.

Role and Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will report directly to the Legal Director, India, and will handle a dual portfolio encompassing both secretarial compliance and commercial legal functions:

1. Secretarial and Corporate Governance Functions

• Conducting Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs).
• Drafting and vetting agendas, minutes, annual reports, directors' reports, and related corporate documentation.
• Filing statutory forms, returns, and regulatory documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
• Maintaining statutory registers, secretarial records, and corporate books.
• Advising management on compliance requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, and overseeing statutory compliances as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP).

2. Legal and Commercial Functions

• Providing strategic legal advice to the India Legal Director and the APAC Legal Team.
• Negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and vetting commercial agreements and transactions.
• Supporting joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and licensing agreements.
• Advising internal departments, including Human Resources and Finance, on legal matters.
• Conducting compliance reviews, internal investigations, and delivering legal training to employees.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for this position must meet the following requirements:

• Professional Qualification: Must hold an Associate Company Secretary (ACS) qualification.
• Experience: 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in secretarial compliance, corporate governance, and commercial legal matters.
• Education: A law degree from a recognized institution in India is highly advantageous.
• Preferred Background: Prior experience in a law firm or an in-house legal department of a multinational company is preferred. Familiarity with the automotive industry and exposure to Intellectual Property (IP) matters will be considered a strong advantage.
• Skills: Excellent English communication, strong legal drafting, and robust stakeholder management skills.

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates can apply directly through the official job posting on LinkedIn. Ensure your resume highlights your ACS credentials, legal experience, and corporate governance expertise.