Corporate Lawyer 56992

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited invites a Corporate Lawyer to join our Bengaluru team. You will manage corporate, commercial, and contractual matters, ensuring compliance while enabling business growth.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, support governance, regulatory and employment law, and collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR and Operations to standardise templates and protect the company’s interests.

Qualifications

• LLB (LLM preferred).
• 4–8 years of experience in corporate legal roles (in-house or law firm).
• Prior experience in real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, or coworking is a plus.
• Strong exposure to contract drafting, negotiation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts.
• Support corporate governance, filings, and board communications.
• Advise on regulatory and employment law; draft HR policies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Procurement, HR and Operations.
• Standardise legal templates and playbooks to accelerate deal closures.
• Coordinate with external counsel on litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Contract drafting

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Legal research

Education

LLB

LLM preferred

Job description

About this position

Positions:1 Full Time
Experience
3 - 7 Years

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Role Overview

The Corporate Lawyer will be responsible for managing the company’s corporate,commercial, and contractual legal matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while enabling business growth. This role acts as a strategic legal partner to leadership and cross-functional teams, balancing risk management with business practicality.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate & Commercial Contracts
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, including:
  • Client agreements
  • Vendor & supplier contracts
  • Service agreements
  • NDAs, MOUs, and SLAs
  • Ensure contracts are commercially sound, legally compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Maintain and manage the contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and closures.
  • Draft and review lease agreements, leave & license agreements, amendments, and addendums.
  • Support legal due diligence for new properties, acquisitions, and expansions.
  • Liaise with external counsel on property-related registrations and documentation.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with Companies Act, corporate governance norms, and statutory filings.
  • Support board processes including resolutions, minutes, and shareholder documentation.
  • Track and manage statutory obligations, filings, and compliance calendars.
  • Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-friendly legal advice.
  • Support leadership in decision-making by evaluating legal implications of new initiatives.
  • Develop and enforce internal legal policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Manage disputes, notices, and legal claims.
  • Coordinate with external counsels on litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters.
  • Track case status, documentation, and legal spend.
• Regulatory & Employment Law Support
  • Advise HR on employment law, labour compliance, disciplinary matters, and terminations.
  • Draft and review HR policies, employee contracts, and compliance documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Sales, Finance, Procurement, HR, and Operations teams.
  • Enable faster deal closures through standardisation of legal templates and playbooks.
  • Act as the single point of contact for internal legal queries.
• Qualifications & Experience:
  • LLB (LLM preferred).
  • 4–8 years of experience in corporate legal roles (in-house or law firm).
  • Prior experience in real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, or coworking is a plus.
  • Strong exposure to contract drafting, negotiation, and compliance.
• Key Skills & Competencies:
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Strong understanding of Indian corporate and commercial laws.
  • Ability to balance legal risk with business practicality.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • High attention to detail with a solution-oriented mindset.