Immediate requirement For Legal Executive position

Sri Indrakshi Informatics

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 600,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Sri Indrakshi Informatics is seeking a Legal Executive to support contract management, compliance, litigation coordination and risk mitigation across business units and locations. The role collaborates with internal teams, external counsels, authorities, customers, and vendors to protect the company’s legal interests.

The incumbent will handle documentation, due diligence, and governance activities while ensuring timely and compliant operations across multiple locations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) is mandatory.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant corporate legal experience.
Experience with contract drafting, review, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with internal teams and external counsels on litigation matters.
Maintain contract records and legal documentation repositories.
Assist in regulatory compliance tracking and governance frameworks.
Draft, review, and manage various legal agreements and notices.
Support due diligence and corporate secretarial activities.

Skills

Contract Drafting & Vetting

Corporate Legal Compliance

Litigation Management

Legal Documentation

Commercial Contract Administration

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Research & Interpretation

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.)

LL.M. or Company Secretary qualification (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Legal Management Systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Position Purpose

The Legal Executiveis responsible for providing legal support to the organization by assisting in contract management, statutory compliance, litigation coordination, legal documentation, and risk mitigation activities across multiple business units and project locations. The role ensures that the organization’s operations, commercial transactions, and contractual engagements are legally compliant and adequately protected.

The incumbent will coordinate with internal departments, external legal counsels, government authorities, customers, vendors, and regulatory bodies to safeguard the Company’s legal interests and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management & Documentation

Draft, review, vet, and maintain various legal agreements and commercial contracts.
Assist in preparing and reviewing customer contracts, vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements, consultancy agreements, lease agreements, NDAs, MoUs, purchase agreements, and service contracts.
Ensure contractual terms adequately protect the Company’s legal and commercial interests.
Maintain contract records and legal documentation repositories.
Monitor contract validity, renewal requirements, and compliance obligations.

2. Legal Compliance Management

Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
Monitor changes in relevant legislation affecting the organization.
Coordinate with departments to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory obligations.
Maintain legal compliance trackers and statutory records.
Assist in implementing corporate governance and compliance frameworks.

3. Litigation & Dispute Management

Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants regarding ongoing litigation matters.
Maintain records of legal cases, notices, claims, and disputes.
Assist in preparing legal responses, affidavits, petitions, replies, and supporting documents.
Monitor case progress and update management periodically.
Coordinate collection of documents and evidence required for legal proceedings.

4. Recovery & Claims Management

Support legal recovery proceedings related to customer dues and contractual claims.
Assist in drafting legal notices and recovery communications.
Coordinate with finance and business teams regarding dispute resolution and recovery actions.
Monitor progress of legal recovery cases and settlements.

5. Corporate Legal Support

Assist management in legal evaluation of business proposals and commercial transactions.
Support legal due diligence exercises.
Participate in legal review of strategic projects and business initiatives.
Provide legal inputs during contract negotiations and commercial discussions.
Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation measures.

6. Regulatory & Government Liaison

Coordinate with regulatory authorities, government departments, and statutory agencies whenever required.
Assist in obtaining licenses, approvals, registrations, and renewals.
Support compliance inspections and regulatory audits.
Ensure timely submission of legal and statutory documents.

7. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

Assist in protecting company intellectual property, trademarks, copyrights, and proprietary information.
Support filing and maintenance of intellectual property registrations.
Ensure confidentiality agreements are executed where necessary.
Monitor potential infringements and coordinate appropriate actions.

8. Legal Risk Management

Identify potential legal risks associated with business operations, contracts, projects, and transactions.
Support development of risk mitigation measures.
Assist departments in understanding legal implications of business decisions.
Promote awareness of legal and compliance requirements throughout the organization.

9. Documentation & Records Management

Maintain centralized legal records and document control systems.
Ensure secure storage and retrieval of contracts, agreements, notices, licenses, and legal correspondence.
Track validity periods and renewal requirements for legal documents.
Maintain legal databases and management reports.

10. Internal Coordination & Advisory Support

Coordinate with Procurement, Projects, Engineering, Sales, Finance, HR, Administration, and Manufacturing departments on legal matters.
Provide timely legal support for operational and business requirements.
Assist in conducting legal awareness and compliance training programs.
Support implementation of legal policies and procedures.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Contract Management

Number of contracts reviewed and processed within defined timelines.
Reduction in contract-related legal risks.
Timely completion of contract reviews and approvals.

Legal Compliance

Compliance adherence percentage.
Timely completion of statutory and regulatory requirements.
Number of compliance deviations identified and resolved.

Litigation Management

Timely response to legal notices and court matters.
Accuracy and completeness of litigation documentation.
Effective coordination with legal counsels.

Recovery & Claims

Progress in recovery cases and legal claims.
Timely initiation of legal recovery actions.
Resolution rate of contractual disputes.

Documentation & Governance

Accuracy and completeness of legal records.
Contract repository maintenance effectiveness.
Timely renewal of licenses, agreements, and legal registrations.

Stakeholder Support

Internal customer satisfaction with legal services.
Turnaround time for legal opinions and reviews.
Effectiveness of legal support to business functions.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.) or Company Secretary qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum 3-5 yearsof relevant experience in corporate legal affairs, contract management, litigation coordination, and compliance.
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, EPC, infrastructure, construction, industrial projects, cleanroom solutions, pharmaceutical engineering, or related industries preferred.
Experience in handling commercial contracts and legal compliance matters across multiple locations will be advantageous.

Required Skills & Competencies

Functional Competencies