Legal Counsel

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through twelve companies: Bosch Limited – the flagship company of the Bosch Group in India – Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited, Bosch Rexroth (India) Private Limited, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited, Bosch Electrical Drives India Private Limited, BSH Home Appliances Private Limited, ETAS Automotive India Private Limited, Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Private Limited, Automobility Services and Solutions Private Limited, Newtech Filter India Private Limited and Mivin Engg.Technologies Private Limited. In India, Bosch set-up its manufacturing operation in 1951, which has grown over the years to include 16 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. The Bosch Group in India employs over 30,500 associates and generated consolidated sales of about Rs. 26,827 crores (3.1 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021-22 of which Rs. 24,406 crores (2.8 billion euros) are from consolidated sales to third parties. Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over Rs. 11,782 crores (1.39 billion euros) in fiscal year 2021-22.
Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.in

About the Role:

Bosch India is looking for a dynamic Legal Counsel to support its growing Digital Business and E-Commerce initiatives. The role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing commercial transactions, ensuring compliance with IT and FDI regulations, and enabling business growth through proactive risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and transactional contracts with global customers and vendors.
• Advise management on legal issues related to digital business, IT laws, e-commerce, FDI policies, Govt and Pvt tendering.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in business operations while enabling strategic growth.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory trends impacting e-commerce and digital businesses.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare MIS reports and support compliance initiatives.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including OEMs, JV partners, consortium partners, vendors, statutory authorities, and external lawyers.
• Close collaboration with legal counsels and business leaders from other regions within Bosch for similar business.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Law degree (LLB) from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Indian law college. LLM or specialization in relevant legal fields is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in e-commerce and digital business law; prior exposure to start-up environments is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong contract management and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in laws relating to payment gateways, FDI regulations, and IT compliance.
  • Analytical thinking, effective communication, and proactive risk management.
  • Ability to collaborate across departments and work with external partners.

Experience gained from a reputable commercial law firm and then made transition to the in-house legal team of a recognized entity particularly in sectors such as technology, digital, automotive, FMCG or other manufacturing.