Job Opportunity: Legal Specialist at IKEA, Gurgaon
• Location: Gurgaon, Haryana
• Job Type: Full-time
• Apply by: June 30, 2025
About IKEA
The IKEA Brand brings together over 200,000 co-workers and hundreds of companies across the globe under one united vision. IKEA’s unique value chain spans from product design and manufacturing to retail sales—centered entirely around its customers. IKEA operates through a franchise model, with 12 different franchise groups marketing and selling the IKEA product range under agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
Eligibility
• University degree/master’s in Law with excellent academic achievement
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in legal and governance roles, specifically related to real estate and leasing in Delhi NCR
• Strong knowledge of Indian and Delhi NCR-specific laws, governance systems, and legal frameworks
• Deep experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, especially for retail and office leasing
• Familiarity with litigation procedures and regulatory matters in India
• Strong collaboration and leadership abilities in a multi-dimensional, ever-evolving business environment
• Competence in digital research and legal information processing
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and work independently on business-critical matters
Responsibilities
• Support and secure the legal aspects of IKEA’s business operations in line with Ingka Group’s legal framework
• Assist the Country Legal Manager in reviewing legal matters across Ingka India’s functions
• Build and maintain strong relations with business stakeholders to ensure sustainable and compliant legal solutions
• Draft, review, and negotiate lease agreements and other real estate-related legal documents for retail and office spaces in Delhi NCR
• Proactively assess business risks and legal obligations to protect the company’s interests
• Coordinate with Group Legal & Governance to ensure national alignment with global legal strategies
• Contribute to the execution of IKEA India’s business plan and legal roadmap
• Train and guide internal teams on legal and regulatory compliance
• Stay current with legal developments, including changes in legislation and key case law