Corporate Legal Executive

Hiring: Corporate Legal Executive (Immediate Joiner)

Location: Chennai (Onsite)

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Corporate Legal Counsel / Senior Corporate Legal Counsel

We are seeking a Corporate Legal Executive to join our Legal team in Chennai. This role is ideal for a mid-level legal professional with hands-on experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, compliance, and legal support for business operations within an IT services or corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Support senior legal leadership in corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and maintain corporate documents, policies, resolutions, and statutory records.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable corporate and regulatory laws.
• Track legal and regulatory updates and flag potential business impact.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including:
• Client and vendor agreements
• Service agreements, NDAs, and licensing contracts
• Strategic partnership and alliance agreements
• Support contract lifecycle management, including interpretation and enforcement.

Risk Management & Legal Support

• Identify legal and contractual risks in day-to-day business operations.
• Provide legal inputs on business initiatives, projects, and operational decisions.
• Assist internal teams with legal clarifications and best practices.

Litigation & Dispute Support

• Handle legal notices, claims, and documentation related to disputes and litigation.
• Coordinate with external counsels and support case management activities.
• Assist in reviewing regulatory notices and preparing responses.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Compliance, Finance, HR, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Act as a legal point of contact for internal stakeholders on routine matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB); LLM is an added advantage.
• Enrolled with the Bar Council / eligible to practice law.
• 58 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles.
• Experience in IT services companies, corporate environments, MNCs, or law firms preferred.
• Working knowledge of corporate law, contracts, compliance, and dispute management.

Skills & Competencies

• Corporate & Commercial Law Knowledge
• Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance Support
• Risk Identification & Legal Documentation
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently