Executive - Legal

PeopleStrong; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a legal professional to handle Section 138 NI Act matters, coordinate litigation, and administer compliance tools such as CLM and DMS. You will support multiple teams with evidence, notices, and filings while maintaining IP assets and vendor agreements.

The role requires drafting, filing petitions, and attending court hearings, with experience in NDA review, e-sign workflows, and data protection initiatives. Strong collaboration across departments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Track Section 138 NI Act matters and other assigned litigation; administer Zelican Application.
• Draft and issue notices under Section 138 NI Act.
• Collate & Maintain evidence and support Finance, Collections and Business Teams.
• Represent the Company before Courts, Tribunals, Government Departments as authorized.
• Prepare and file petitions, applications, affidavits, pleadings and legal submissions.
• Attend hearings and coordinate with advocates; ensure compliance with court directions.
• File and track online Police Verification applications and support license renewals.
• Vet NDAs and business agreements; manage e-sign requests.
• Support implementation of CLM, DMS, Data Protection and POSH initiatives.
• Track Company trademarks, domains and maintain the IP repository.
• Assist in filing, renewal and management of trademark applications.
• Process lawyer invoices, legal expenses and management reporting.
• Well-versed in court procedures, filing requirements and litigation processes.
• Promote integrity, accountability, ethics and professionalism.
• Support employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.
• Assist in CSR and community-related legal activities.
• Contribute to legal awareness and knowledge-sharing programs.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Litigation management

Section 138 NI Act

Contract review & NDAs

IP & Trademark tracking

Data protection

POSH compliance

Legal drafting

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

DMS

CLM

Job description

Criminal Law Intellectual Property Issues Data Privacy

Law

JOB DESCRIPTION

Track Section 138 NI Act matters and other assigned litigation; administer Zelican Application.

• Draft and issue notices under Section 138 NI Act.


• Collate & Maintain evidence and support Finance, Collections and Business Teams.


• Represent the Company before Courts, Tribunals, Government Departments as authorized.


• Prepare and file petitions, applications, affidavits, pleadings and legal submissions.


• Attend hearings and coordinate with advocates; ensure compliance with court directions.


• File and track online Police Verification applications and support license renewals.


• Vet NDAs and business agreements; manage e-sign requests.


• Support implementation of CLM, DMS, Data Protection and POSH initiatives.


• Track Company trademarks, domains and maintain the IP repository.


• Assist in filing, renewal and management of trademark applications.


• Process lawyer invoices, legal expenses and management reporting.


• Well-versed in court procedures, filing requirements and litigation processes.


• Promote integrity, accountability, ethics and professionalism.


• Support employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.


• Assist in CSR and community-related legal activities.


• Contribute to legal awareness and knowledge-sharing programs.


• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.