Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Company Legal Advocate to manage the organization's legal affairs, ensure statutory compliance, draft and review legal documents, handle litigation, and provide strategic legal advice to management. The candidate will safeguard the company's legal interests while minimizing legal risks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and vet legal documents including:
- Agreements
- Contracts
- Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
- Legal Notices
- Affidavits
- Petitions
- Represent the company before courts, tribunals, government authorities, and regulatory bodies when required.
- Coordinate with external advocates, law firms, and legal consultants.
- Handle civil, criminal, consumer, labor, commercial, and corporate legal matters.
- Prepare legal opinions and provide legal advice to management on business decisions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, labor, commercial, and regulatory laws.
- Manage company litigation and maintain legal case records and MIS.
- Draft replies to legal notices and government communications.
- Conduct legal research and monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the business.
- Assist HR in employee disciplinary matters, employment agreements, and labor law compliance.
- Support company secretarial and corporate governance activities whenever required.
- Negotiate legal terms with vendors, clients, and business partners.
- Protect the company's legal rights, intellectual property, and business interests.
Required Skills
- Excellent legal drafting and documentation skills
- Strong knowledge of Indian corporate and commercial laws
- Court appearance and litigation experience
- Contract negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Time management and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation software
Qualification
- LL.B. (Mandatory)
- LL.M. (Preferred)
- Valid Bar Council Registration (Preferred)
- Experience in corporate legal affairs and litigation
Preferred Knowledge
- Companies Act
- Labour Laws
- Contract Act
- Consumer Protection Act
- Intellectual Property Laws
- Arbitration & Conciliation Act
- GST and Commercial Laws
- Data Privacy and Compliance
Preferred Candidate Profile
- 3–7 years of experience as an In-House Legal Counsel or Corporate Advocate.
- Experience handling litigation and corporate documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
