Legal Executive

Dermatouch; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dermatouch is seeking a Legal Executive to support day-to-day legal matters, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and IP matters. You will collaborate with business teams, internal stakeholders, and external counsel to identify risks and ensure timely resolution.

The position requires a law degree (LLB) with at least 2 years of relevant experience in corporate/legal environments. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential; strong communication skills are a must.

Qualifications

• LLB degree required; LLM preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant legal experience in a corporate/legal team or law firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exposure to Indian contract law and corporate/legal frameworks.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience with IP, regulatory matters, and legal research.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (vendor, marketing, NDA, B2B/B2C).
• Provide legal guidance to internal teams on business and contractual matters.
• Review terms of service, privacy policies, and standard legal documents.
• Identify legal and contractual risks and propose actions.
• Maintain and organize contracts, documents, trackers, and repositories.
• Coordinate with external counsel on notices, disputes, litigation, and other matters.
• Support IP matters including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing documentation.
• Assist with regulatory and statutory matters and legal research.
• Prepare legal summaries, risk notes, and management updates.
• Support audits, due diligence, and other documentation requirements.
• Stay updated on Indian laws and communicate implications to stakeholders.

Education

LLB degree

LLM preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a Legal Executive to support the organization in managing day-to-day legal matters, commercial contracts, legal documentation, regulatory requirements, intellectual property, and legal coordination. The role will involve working closely with business teams, internal stakeholders, and external legal counsel to identify legal risks and ensure timely resolution of legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor, marketing, NDA, B2B/B2C, and other business contracts.
• Provide legal support and guidance to internal teams on business and contractual matters.
• Review terms of service, privacy policies, and standard legal documents.
• Identify and highlight legal and contractual risks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain and organize contracts, legal documents, trackers, and repositories.
• Coordinate with external counsel on legal notices, disputes, litigation, and other legal matters.
• Support IP matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing documentation.
• Assist with regulatory and statutory matters and conduct relevant legal research.
• Prepare legal summaries, risk notes, reports, and management updates.
• Support legal audits, due diligence, and other legal documentation requirements.
• Stay updated on relevant changes in Indian laws and regulations and communicate key implications to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• LLB degree required; LLM preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate legal team or law firm.
• Strong understanding of Indian contract law and corporate/legal frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Exposure to IP, litigation, regulatory matters, and legal research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently.
• Strong sense of integrity, confidentiality, and ownership.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint