Associate Legal Counsel

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. 

Further information at ZEISS India.

Role Purpose

Provide end-to-end legal support for the Bluebird Project including contract management, regulatory approvals, government liaison, risk mitigation, dispute management, and legal advisory to ensure timely and compliant project execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Agreements Management

Draft, review, negotiate and finalize all project-related agreements.

Manage Master Purchase Agreements, SOWs, amendments, change orders and work orders.

Track contractual milestones, deliverables, obligations and expiry dates.

Ensure compliance with contractual obligations by all stakeholders.

Maintain a central repository of all project contracts and legal documents.

2. End-to-End Legal Advisory

Provide day-to-day legal advice to project, procurement, finance and leadership teams.

Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Support project teams in commercial negotiations with contractors and vendors.

Advise on claims, variations, extensions of time and liquidated damages.

3. Government Liaison and Regulatory Management

Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies for approvals and permissions.

Coordinate with consultants for obtaining and renewing statutory licenses and permits.

Support matters relating to:

Building approvals

Factory related permissions

Fire approvals

Pollution control approvals

Electrical and utility approvals

Occupancy and completion certifications

Track status of all approvals and escalate risks proactively.

4. Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with external counsels, consultants and government liaison agencies.

Work closely with project management, procurement, finance and facilities teams.

Support interactions with contractors and EPC vendors.

5. Claims and Dispute Management

Manage contractual notices and correspondence.

Prepare responses to claims and disputes.

Support litigation and arbitration matters arising from the project.

Maintain dispute trackers and case files.

6. Governance and Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Prepare legal status reports and management updates.

Support audits and due diligence exercises related to the project.

3–6 years of experience in infrastructure, construction, manufacturing plant setup or real estate projects.

Experience in EPC contracts, construction contracts and vendor agreements.

Experience dealing with government departments and statutory authorities.

Familiarity with industrial projects and factory setup would be highly desirable.

Desired Skills

Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Understanding of construction and project laws.