Corporate Lawyer / Legal Counsel

India Filings Pvt Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

India Filings Pvt Ltd in Chennai is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to independently manage the company’s legal matters, mitigate risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and advise management on strategic legal issues.

You will handle disputes, draft and negotiate contracts, coordinate with external counsel and regulators, and support governance, M&A, fundraising, and IPO activities. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• LL.B. with relevant corporate law experience.
• Experience drafting contracts, NDAs, and commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Handle corporate legal matters, disputes, and regulatory issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and NDAs.
• Coordinate with external counsel, courts, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide legal guidance to management on governance and regulatory matters.
• Manage employee-related legal issues, disputes, and vendor/customer matters.
• Identify legal risks and propose preventive measures.
• Assist with due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate and business laws.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Education

LL.B.

LL.M.

Job description

Department: Legal & Corporate Affairs

Experience:5 to 8 Years

Location: Chennai

Reporting To: Management / Head of Legal

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and capable Corporate Lawyer to independently manage the company's legal matters, mitigate legal risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic legal guidance to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle corporate legal matters, disputes, litigation, notices, and regulatory issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, NDAs, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, courts, regulatory authorities, and government departments.
• Provide legal advice to management on business operations, corporate governance, and regulatory matters.
• Manage employee-related legal issues, contractual disputes, and vendor/customer disputes.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend preventive measures.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, investments, fundraising, and other corporate transactions.
• Assist with legal due diligence and documentation for the company's proposed IPO.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate and business laws.

Qualifications & Experience

• LL.B. from a recognized university; LL.M. preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant corporate legal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution.
• Experience working with corporate groups, large organizations, or listed companies preferred.
• Exposure to IPO-related legal due diligence and SEBI regulations would be an advantage.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Contact - 8939850411

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