**Legal Officer**
### Department
Legal & Compliance
### Location
Corporate Office
### Reports To
Director
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## Job Summary
The Legal Officer is responsible for handling the organization’s legal matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, drafting and reviewing legal documents, coordinating with external counsel, and supporting corporate governance activities. The role involves minimizing legal risks and protecting the company’s interests in all business operations.
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## Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and vet contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, vendor agreements, lease agreements, and other legal documents.
* Ensure compliance with corporate laws, labor laws, commercial laws, and regulatory requirements.
* Provide legal advice to management and internal departments on various business matters.
* Coordinate with external advocates, consultants, and government authorities.
* Handle litigation matters, legal notices, court cases, and arbitration proceedings.
* Maintain legal records, contracts, licenses, and statutory documentation.
* Support corporate governance and board-related legal documentation.
* Conduct legal research and monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the organization.
* Assist in policy drafting and risk management initiatives.
* Ensure timely renewal of licenses, registrations, and statutory approvals.
* Support compliance audits and internal investigations when required.
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## Qualifications & Skills
### Educational Qualification
* Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
* Enrollment with Bar Council preferred.
* Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) is an added advantage.
### Experience
* 2–5 years of experience in corporate legal functions or law firms.
* Experience in contract management and corporate compliance preferred.
### Skills Required
* Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial laws.
* Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
* Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
* Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation systems.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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## Preferred Attributes
* High level of integrity and confidentiality.
* Detail-oriented and organized.
* Ability to work independently and under deadlines.
* Business-oriented legal approach.
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
