Legal Executive

Job Title: Legal Executive

Department: Legal & Contracts

Location: Vadodara

Experience: 1–2 years

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Executive to join our Legal & Contracts team. The role involves supporting the business in legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters, including contract review, litigation management, HR legal issues, compliance, and company secretarial support.

The candidate will also be responsible for assisting in statutory filings, drafting legal documents, and ensuring timely compliance under applicable laws.

This position is ideal for professionals with an LL.B. degree and 1–2 years of experience, with preference given to candidates who also possess exposure to Company Secretarial (CS) compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Draft, review, redline, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including:
• Client & Vendor Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
• Lease and office space agreements
• IT/software licensing, SaaS, and technology contracts
• Employment and staffing-related agreements
• Participate in client/vendor calls for contract negotiations and clarifications.
• Ensure alignment with business requirements, risk frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Maintain and track contracts in the repository, ensuring version control and audit readiness.
• Litigation & Dispute Management
• Assist in managing ongoing litigation, arbitration, and disputes.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and maintain case status reports.
• Support business teams in responding to legal notices and regulatory queries.

HR Legal & Labour Law Suppor

• Provide advisory support on labour law compliance and employee-related legal issues.
• Assist HR in preparing employee agreements, policy updates, and statutory compliance.

Corporate Secretarial Support

• Prepare and maintain statutory registers, records, and filings with MCA/ROC.
• Draft notices, agendas, minutes, and resolutions for Board/Committee/General Meetings.
• Support compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 and allied regulations.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and statutory authorities as required.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor changes in laws/regulations and prepare impact notes for management.
• Support implementation of compliance frameworks, policies, and governance practices.
• Assist in internal audits and risk mitigation initiatives.

Legal Research & Advisory

• Conduct legal research on corporate, commercial, and labour laws.
• Provide practical solutions and advisory to business teams on day-to-day legal issues.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of contract management, corporate laws, and employment regulations.
• Exposure to company secretarial processes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent drafting, vetting, and negotiation skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: BA LL.B/ LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognised university.
• Preferred: CS qualification (completed or pursuing); prior exposure to company secretarial compliance.
• Additional qualifications such as LLM or specialisation in corporate/commercial law will be an added advantage.