Corporate Legal Executive

TECEZE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Chennai is seeking a Corporate Legal Executive to support corporate governance, compliance, and commercial contract management. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in corporate legal roles with a solid understanding of corporate law and contract negotiation. This position requires strong collaboration skills with internal teams and an ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Join our dynamic legal team and contribute to our corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles.
• Experience in IT services companies, corporate environments, MNCs, or law firms preferred.
• Working knowledge of corporate law, contracts, compliance, and dispute management.

Responsibilities

• Support senior legal leadership in corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Finance, HR, Sales, and Operations teams.

Skills

Corporate & Commercial Law Knowledge

Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance & Governance Support

Risk Identification & Legal Documentation

Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

LLM

Job description

Hiring: Corporate Legal Executive (Immediate Joiner)

📢 Reporting To:

Corporate Legal Counsel / Senior Corporate Legal Counsel

We are seeking a Corporate Legal Executive to join our Legal team in Chennai. This role is ideal for a mid-level legal professional with hands‑on experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, compliance, and legal support for business operations within an IT services or corporate environment.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Support senior legal leadership in corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and maintain corporate documents, policies, resolutions, and statutory records.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable corporate and regulatory laws.
• Track legal and regulatory updates and flag potential business impact.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including:
• Client and vendor agreements
• Service agreements, NDAs, and licensing contracts
• Strategic partnership and alliance agreements
• Support contract lifecycle management, including interpretation and enforcement.
• Identify legal and contractual risks in day‑to‑day business operations.
• Provide legal inputs on business initiatives, projects, and operational decisions.
• Assist internal teams with legal clarifications and best practices.
• Handle legal notices, claims, and documentation related to disputes and litigation.
• Coordinate with external counsels and support case management activities.
• Assist in reviewing regulatory notices and preparing responses.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Compliance, Finance, HR, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Act as a legal point of contact for internal stakeholders on routine matters.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); LLM is an added advantage.
• Enrolled with the Bar Council / eligible to practice law.
• 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles.
• Experience in IT services companies, corporate environments, MNCs, or law firms preferred.
• Working knowledge of corporate law, contracts, compliance, and dispute management.
• Corporate & Commercial Law Knowledge
• Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance Support
• Risk Identification & Legal Documentation
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently