Corporate Legal Counsel

TECEZE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to join their legal team in Chennai. The ideal candidate should have 8-12 years of experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, and compliance, with a strong ability to advise stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Immediate or short-notice joiners will be preferred. The role involves governance advisory, contract management, and collaborative support across various teams.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles.
• Strong exposure to corporate law, contracts, compliance, and dispute management.
• Enrolled with the Bar Council / eligible to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior management on corporate governance and compliance.
• Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance documents.
• Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters.
• Negotiate and finalize commercial contracts.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial contracts

Compliance

Stakeholder advisory

Litigation

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

LLM (advantage)

Job description

Hiring: Corporate Legal Counsel (Immediate Joiner)

📢 Reporting To: Senior Corporate Legal Counsel

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Chennai. This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional with strong expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, compliance, and stakeholder advisory, who can operate confidently in a fast-paced IT services environment.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Advise senior management and leadership on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance documents, policies, resolutions, and statutory records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws and regulatory requirements.
• Track legal and regulatory updates and recommend actions to mitigate impact.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial contracts including:
• Client and vendor agreements
• Service, licensing, and NDA agreements
• Strategic partnerships and joint ventures
• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation, risk exposure, and enforcement.

Risk Management & Legal Advisory

• Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks across business operations.
• Provide timely legal advice on business initiatives, investments, and operational decisions.
• Support internal teams on legal implications and best practices.

Litigation & Dispute Handling

• Manage legal disputes, claims, notices, and litigation matters.
• Coordinate with external counsels and ensure cost-effective legal representation.
• Review regulatory notices and recommend appropriate legal responses.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Compliance, Finance, HR, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); LLM is an advantage.
• Enrolled with the Bar Council / eligible to practice law.
• 8–12 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles.
• Prior experience in IT services, corporate organizations, MNCs, or reputed law firms preferred.
• Strong exposure to corporate law, contracts, compliance, and dispute management.
• Corporate Law & Commercial Contracting
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance
• Legal Drafting & NegotiationRisk Assessment & Dispute Resolution
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities

⭐ What We’re Looking For

• Immediate or short-notice joiners preferred
• Strong business orientation with a practical legal mindset
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills