Legal Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and amend a wide range of agreements including NDAs, Service Agreements, Vendor/Supplier Agreements, Lease Agreements, Addendums, and Statements of Work.
• Ensure contracts protect the company’s interests with well-drafted clauses on confidentiality, intellectual property, indemnity, limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and governing law.
• Maintain proper custody and archiving of executed contracts and related legal records.
• Handle trademark filings, responses to examination reports, oppositions, and other IP matters.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations across jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical advice on risk factors that may affect business operations.
• Support the company in defending legal proceedings and disputes.
• Initiate and pursue claims for recovery of outstanding dues, including issuing legal notices and working with debt recovery agencies.
• Manage filings in small claims courts and coordinate with external counsel when required.
• Assist in settlement negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts and HR policies.
• Advise on employee relations issues, disciplinary cases, and grievance handling.
• Ensure compliance with employment and labour laws.
• Act as the legal point of contact for clients, vendors, and external partners.
• Lead or assist in negotiations and settlements with external stakeholders.
• Contribute to team growth through planning, hiring, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of contract law, corporate law, employment law, and intellectual property law.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent); LLM preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant post-qualification experience, ideally in corporate or in-house roles.
• Experience in IT/ITES, outsourcing, or professional services will be an advantage.
• Exposure to international contracts and multi-jurisdictional legal issues preferred.