Legal Executive

Position: Legal Executive

Location: Hyderabad (On-site)

Reporting : Head of Legal / Management

Job Description

1. Legal Support & Advisory

 Provide day-to-day legal assistance to various departments, ensuring business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.

 Assist in identifying legal risks and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.

 Coordinate with internal departments and external legal advisors on legal matters.

 Support the legal team in implementing company policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.

2. Contract Management & Documentation

 Draft, review and vet various agreements and contracts

 Lease and rental agreements.

 Master Service Agreements (MSAs).

 Vendor and service agreements.

 Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).

 Tripartite agreements and other commercial contracts.

 Assist in negotiating contractual terms with landlords, vendors and enterprise clients.

 Maintain a centralized database of agreements and ensure timely renewals, amendments and documentation.

 Coordinate with the Sales team to ensure timely execution of client agreements and closure of contractual requirements.

3. Real Estate & Property Legal Support

 Conduct preliminary legal due diligence of properties proposed for acquisition, leasing or managed office operations.

 Verify property-related documents, including title deeds, ownership records, encumbrance certificates, sanctioned plans and occupancy certificates.

 Coordinate with landlords, property owners, legal consultants and government authorities for property-related documentation.

 Assist in obtaining and verifying statutory approvals, building permissions and fire safety certificates.

 Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with applicable real estate laws and RERA requirements, wherever applicable.

4. Legal Compliance & Statutory Matters

 Monitor and assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and statutory requirements.

 Support RERA-related registrations, filings and documentation, wherever applicable.

 Coordinate with relevant authorities, including GHMC, HMDA and other government departments, for approvals and legal documentation.

 Maintain records of licenses, registrations, renewals and statutory compliances.

 Assist in preparing compliance reports and maintaining legal documentation for internal audits.

5. Litigation & Dispute Management

 Coordinate with external advocates and law firms on ongoing litigation and legal disputes.

 Maintain records of legal notices, court cases, arbitration proceedings and other disputes.

 Assist in preparing responses to legal notices, notices of default and contractual claims.

 Coordinate the collection of relevant documents and evidence for legal proceedings.

 Follow up on recovery matters, landlord-tenant disputes, consumer complaints and other commercial disputes.

6. Departmental Coordination & Business Support

 Work closely with Sales, Finance, HR and Operations teams to address routine legal requirements.

 Assist the Finance team with stamp duty, registration charges, property documentation and contractual payment obligations.

 Support HR in drafting and reviewing employment agreements, confidentiality agreements and employee-related legal documentation.

 Participate in client and vendor meetings to address contractual and documentation-related queries.

 Provide timely legal inputs to ensure smooth business operations.

7. Intellectual Property & Corporate Documentation

 Assist in protecting the company's trademarks, brand identity and intellectual property rights.

 Coordinate trademark searches, applications, renewals and related documentation.

 Maintain corporate legal records, agreements, authorizations and other statutory documents.

 Assist in preparing board resolutions, declarations, undertakings and other corporate documentation, as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience Experience:

 2–5 years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE).

 Experience in Real Estate, Commercial Contracts, Coworking, Hospitality or Corporate Legal

Education:

 Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.

 Enrollment with the relevant State Bar Council is preferred.

Technical Skills:

 Good knowledge of contract drafting, vetting and legal documentation.

 Understanding of real estate laws, RERA, lease documentation and commercial agreements.

 Familiarity with Companies Act, labour laws and other applicable statutory requirements.

 Proficiency in MS Office, Excel and Microsoft Teams.

 Familiarity with legal research databases and contract management tools is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

 Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills.

 Good verbal and written communication skills.

 Negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

 Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments.

 Strong coordination and follow-up skills.

 Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

•  Proactive, solution-oriented approach with a strong sense of accountability.

Work Location: In person