Strategic Partnership Agreements- Legal Counsel

Strategic Partnerships Agreements Legal Counsel (Section Manager) Employeur/Company Nissan Motor India Private Ltd Localisation/Location India Nature du contrat de travail/Type of Contract Full time Période d’essai/ Notice Period Statut/Status Classification du poste/ Job Classification Entrée en poste/ Start date 17 November 2026 Rémunération/ Salary xxx Rattachement hiérarchique/ Management Strategic Partnership Agreements Manager Reprise d’ancienneté/Seniority taken Reference: Mission and Main tasks and responsibilities: Mission Support the “Strategic Partnership Agreements” team within the AMIEO Legal Department, covering AMIEO.

Provide business-oriented legal support—advice, training, drafting, review, and negotiation of various contracts—primarily related to manufacturing and projects. This role is pivotal for major initiatives with OEMs (future) partners to Nissan and requires close collaboration with Nissan’s global headquarters in Japan and its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

Main Missions & Responsibilities under the supervision of the Strategic Partnerships Agreements Manager: Provide legal advice and support to operational teams on manufacturing projects, strategic collaborations, special projects, and intra-group transactions in AMIEO region (the “legal expertise scope”). Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and documents within the expertise scope, including project investments, product development, manufacturing and procurement, technical assistance, licensing, and service agreements.

Handle multiple legal projects in parallel, including dispute resolution, contract template development, and process-efficiency initiatives. Prepare and deliver engaging legal training modules; actively participate in workshops and knowledge-sharing groups. Build collaborative working relationships with internal clients, regional and global legal team members, and Alliance partner colleagues.

Support the Manager and the Downstream and Opportunities General Manager with additional tasks as needed. Key Success Factors Excellent communication skills, especially legal drafting in English (ability to quickly draft and revise documents from scratch or templates). Pragmatic, business-focused, persuasive legal counsel.

Ability to juggle multiple priorities, manage time efficiently, and work both autonomously and in a team. Interest in the automotive industry and eagerness to build a strong network with internal and external teams. undefined undefined Master’s Degree in Law Legal practice and experience in contract drafting of at least 4 years.

Native or near-native English proficiency; French is a plus but not required. Excellent contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills. Personal attributes: resilience, curiosity, collaborative mindset, pragmatism, innovation spirit, and autonomy. Strategic Partnerships Agreements, Counsel (Section Mana ger) Minimum Requirements/ Conditions requises minimales Category Skills Description Technical Legal expertise Knowledge in contractual and commercial laws as well as in legal activities related to industrial operations Soft/Leadership Adaptability & Resilience Maintains effectiveness under pressure and adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, legal landscapes, or business needs.

Technical Automotive Industry Knowledge Applies deep understanding of automotive operations, regulations, and supply chain dynamics to support strategic decisions and compliance. Technical Budgeting & Forecasting Manages financial planning with accuracy and insight, aligning legal or operational budgets to business goals and identifying cost efficiencies Soft/Leadership Collaboration & Teamwork Works effectively across departments and cultures, fostering trust and shared ownership of outcomes.

Soft/Leadership Communication Delivers clear, structured, and persuasive messages tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring alignment and transparency. Technical Contracts Management Oversees the drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle of contracts, ensuring legal soundness, risk mitigation, and business value. Soft/Leadership Customer Orientation Understands internal and external client needs, delivering timely, pragmatic solutions that build trust and satisfaction.

Technical English (Fluent) Communicates fluently and professionally in English, both written and spoken, across global business contexts. Technical Excel / Advanced Spreadsheets Uses advanced spreadsheet functions for data analysis, reporting, and decision support in legal, financial, or operational contexts. Technical French (Fluent) Communicates fluently and professionally in French, enabling effective collaboration in multilingual environments.

Soft/Leadership Influencing & Negotiation Builds consensus and drives favorable outcomes through strategic dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and win-win negotiation. Technical Process Improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) Applies structured methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance compliance and performance.

Technical Procurement / Sourcing Provides legal or strategic oversight of sourcing activities, supplier contracts, and procurement processes to ensure transparency and value. Soft/Leadership Results Orientation Focuses on achieving measurable outcomes, driving accountability, and continuously improving performance and impact.

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