Legal Counsel & Company Secretary

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Experience Requirements

At least 10+ years of relevant post qualification experience combining corporate, commercial, disputes and company secretarial experience.

Solid law firm or in-house experience in a regional or global company with a focus on commercial topics.

Candidate must demonstrate the following qualities:

A high level of integrity and management skills – this is a prerequisite

Experience and capability of supporting and serving as a trusted legal and business advisor to the business. Professional and commercial approach to problem solving and strong team ethic is essential

Direct experience in strategic and complex commercial transactions is an important prerequisite

Highly self-motivated with a positive and approachable attitude

Excellent communication and relationship building skills, both written and oral, with the ability to write concisely with precision and clarity

Ability and desire to work collaboratively and autonomously

Ability to work well under pressure whilst continuing to work in an orderly and organized manner

Ability to navigate complex issues

Scope of Role &

Support at Board Meetings, Annual General Meeting, Extraordinary General Meeting and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) meetings.

Maintenance of statutory registers.

Filing of necessary forms with Registrar of Companies.

Provide commercial and practical legal advice and support and advise on day-to-day commercial matters including issues arising with customers, vendors and other partners

Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including sales and procurement contracts in accordance with GEA internal requirements and local laws, agreements with third parties such as agents and distributors.

Review, update and create precedent agreements and legal processes as need and appropriate

To advise and support dispute resolution processes

Provide training to the business on applicable legal and contractual issues.

Academic Qualifications

Company Secretary (ICSI).

LLB (Bachelor of Law) (5-year law degree post 12th year qualification i.e. either a BA LLB or a BBA LLB qualification) (preferably from accredited & recognised universities such as national law universities in India). (Grades preferably either above 75%, O(Outstanding), A+ or A).

LLM (Masters of Law) (preferable but not mandatory).