Job Description
Hiring: Corporate Legal Executive (Immediate Joiner)
📍 Location: Chennai (Onsite)
🏢 Department: Legal
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
📢 Reporting To: Corporate Legal Counsel / Senior Corporate Legal Counsel
We are seeking a Corporate Legal Executive to join our Legal team in Chennai. This role is ideal for a mid-level legal professional with hands-on experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, compliance, and legal support for business operations within an IT services or corporate environment.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
Corporate Governance & Compliance
• Support senior legal leadership in corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and maintain corporate documents, policies, resolutions, and statutory records.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable corporate and regulatory laws.
• Track legal and regulatory updates and flag potential business impact.
Commercial & Contract Management
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including:
• Client and vendor agreements
• Service agreements, NDAs, and licensing contracts
• Strategic partnership and alliance agreements
• Support contract lifecycle management, including interpretation and enforcement.
Risk Management & Legal Support
• Identify legal and contractual risks in day-to-day business operations.
• Provide legal inputs on business initiatives, projects, and operational decisions.
• Assist internal teams with legal clarifications and best practices.
Litigation & Dispute Support
• Handle legal notices, claims, and documentation related to disputes and litigation.
• Coordinate with external counsels and support case management activities.
• Assist in reviewing regulatory notices and preparing responses.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Compliance, Finance, HR, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Act as a legal point of contact for internal stakeholders on routine matters.
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); LLM is an added advantage.
• Enrolled with the Bar Council / eligible to practice law.
• 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles.
• Experience in IT services companies, corporate environments, MNCs, or law firms preferred.
• Working knowledge of corporate law, contracts, compliance, and dispute management.
🧠 Skills & Competencies
• Corporate & Commercial Law Knowledge
• Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance Support
• Risk Identification & Legal Documentation
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Corporate Legal Executive position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Chennai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
