Legal Manager - Contract Specialist

Job Title: Manager – Legal (Contract Specialist)

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Company: Express Infrastructure Private Limited
Experience: 7–10 years
Employment Type: Full-time | On-site
To Apply: Send your resume to premkumar@expressavenue.in
Contact: Mr. Prem Kumar – HR | +91 91500 85097

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager – Legal (Contract Specialist) to handle contract drafting, review, negotiation, and management across our mall, hotel, residential, and vendor operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in commercial contracts, vendor and service agreements, retail leasing (Leave & Licence), and regulatory compliance. This role is pivotal to ensuring legally sound, risk-mitigated, and business-aligned contracts.

Key Responsibilities Contract Drafting & Review

· Draft, review, and finalize commercial agreements, Leave & Licence agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and MoUs.

· Ensure all contracts are legally compliant and align with business objectives.

Negotiation & Risk Management

· Lead legal negotiations with vendors, tenants, service providers, and project partners.

· Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, including indemnity, liability, breach, and termination clauses.

Contract Lifecycle Management

· Maintain a contract repository and ensure timely renewals, terminations, and amendments.

· Monitor compliance with contract terms and performance metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with mall operations, procurement, projects, hospitality, and finance teams for contract execution.

· Support pre-contract strategy and post-contract obligations.

Legal Advisory & Compliance

· Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation, disputes, and claims.

· Ensure compliance with laws related to contracts, licensing, property leasing, and service delivery.

Dispute Management

· Assist in dispute resolution, contract enforcement, and liaise with external legal counsel when required.

Qualifications & Experience

· Education: LLB (mandatory); LLM or Contract Law specialization (preferred)

· Experience: 7–10 years in corporate legal or in-house counsel roles

· Sector Exposure: Retail leasing, infrastructure, commercial contracts, facility management, or hospitality

Key Skills

· Strong drafting and negotiation skills

· Deep understanding of contract law, lease/license agreements, and statutory compliance

· Excellent written and verbal communication in English

· Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts concurrently

· Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person