Legal Advisor

Job Opening: Legal Advisor / Consultant

We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Legal Advisor/Consultant to join our company. The ideal candidate will provide expert legal guidance to the management, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and safeguard the company’s legal and commercial interests.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on company policies, contracts, agreements, and business decisions.
• Draft, review, and vet contracts, MoUs, NDAs, lease agreements, vendor agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements under applicable laws.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, arbitrations, and negotiations as required.
• Advise management on potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Handle disputes, claims, and litigation in coordination with external counsels.
• Maintain proper documentation of all legal matters and contracts for audit and compliance purposes.
• Support HR in handling employment law-related issues, employee disputes, and disciplinary actions.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to the company and update management proactively.

Key Result Areas (KRA)

• Compliance: Ensure 100% statutory and regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Contracts Management: Timely review and closure of all contracts/agreements with zero legal loopholes.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and reduce potential legal risks to safeguard the company’s interests.
• Litigation Management: Effective handling and resolution of disputes/litigation within defined timelines.
• Advisory Efficiency: Provide timely legal opinions and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Cost Efficiency: Optimize use of external legal resources and reduce unnecessary legal expenses.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM) from a reputed institution.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in corporate/commercial law.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, labor, commercial, and regulatory laws.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and act as a trusted advisor to the management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• Legal Advisor: 6 years (Required)

Work Location: In person