Legal Advisor

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to management on corporate, commercial, labor, contractual, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and vet contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, vendor contracts, and customer agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Handle legal notices, disputes, litigation, arbitration, and coordinate with external legal counsel when required.
• Advise on employment laws, disciplinary matters, and HR-related legal issues.
• Conduct legal due diligence for business transactions, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain statutory records and ensure timely legal filings and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and advise management on their impact.
• Support business teams in resolving legal issues related to operations, procurement, sales, finance, and administration.
• Protect the company's intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and confidential information.
• Develop and update legal policies, compliance frameworks, and standard contract templates.
• Conduct legal awareness and compliance training for employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
• Enrollment with the relevant Bar Council.
• LL.M. or specialization in Corporate/Commercial Law is preferred.

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in corporate legal advisory, contract management, compliance, or litigation.
• Experience in the relevant industry is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, labor, contract, and regulatory laws.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal documentation systems.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely review and execution of legal contracts.
• Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Reduction in legal and contractual risks.
• Effective management of litigation and legal disputes.
• Timely legal support to business functions.
• Successful implementation of compliance initiatives.

Working Conditions

• May require travel for court appearances, regulatory meetings, or business negotiations.
• Interaction with internal departments, external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, clients, and vendors.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person