Legal Executive

NES Fircroft; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model with up to 3 WFH per

Early finish Fridays

Pension schemes

Medical insurance

Cult Fit membership

Transportation assistance

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Legal Executive / Legal Associate in Bengaluru to support end-to-end contract lifecycle, approvals, and records management for supplier onboarding. You will work with Operations, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Procurement to ensure governance and regulatory compliance.

The role involves drafting and negotiating vendor agreements, conducting due diligence, and assisting with regulatory requirements under Indian law.

Qualifications

• Law graduate from a recognised university or law school.
• 0-3 years of experience; fresh graduates may apply for Legal Executive, minimum 2 years for Legal Associate.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, execute, and implement vendor-related agreements (VSA, SaaS, NDAs, DPAs).
• Assist vendor onboarding documentation and due diligence activities.
• Track approvals and coordinate with stakeholders for renewals and terminations.
• Maintain vendor contract records in internal systems in collaboration with Records Management.
• Support vendor due diligence and regulatory compliance per internal policies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Integrity

Independent Working

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint/Smartsheet

Job description

Legal Executive / Legal Associate

Join NES Fircroft and play a key role in supporting our Global Supplier Process Operations function. This position is responsible for supporting the end-to-end contract lifecycle, coordinating approvals, maintaining contract and supplier records, and ensuring due diligence and compliance requirements are met. Working closely with stakeholders across Operations, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Procurement, you will help drive efficient supplier onboarding, strong governance, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

What You'll Be Doing

• End-to-End Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, execute, and implement vendor-related agreements, including Vendor Service Agreements, SaaS Agreements, NDAs, DPAs, and other legal documents supporting supplier onboarding.
• Vendor Onboarding Support: Assist business functions with the negotiation, execution, and completion of vendor onboarding documentation and legal due diligence activities.
• Approval Coordination: Track approval progress, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and help ensure timely renewals, terminations, and execution of vendor agreements.
• Records Management: Maintain and manage vendor contract records within internal systems and databases in collaboration with the Records Management Team.
• Compliance Oversight: Support vendor due diligence processes, help mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Legal Advice: Provide support on statutory obligations under labour laws and applicable Indian legal requirements while assisting with regulatory compliance matters.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Prepare regulatory taxonomy compliance reports and support ESG and sustainability compliance requirements relating to office and residential leases.
• Internal Query Resolution: Respond to and resolve internal queries related to vendor onboarding processes and documentation.
• Management Support: Provide operational and administrative support to the Assistant Legal Manager, Senior Legal Associate, and General Manager - Legal to ensure the effective operation of the Global Vendor Management Process.

Why NES Fircroft

• Financial Stability: Competitive salary and a strong bonus scheme.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working model with up to three work-from-home days per week and early finish Fridays.
• Time Off: 18 days of annual leave plus birthday leave, 12 days of casual/sick leave, and 12 public holidays, increasing to 20 days of annual leave after two years.
• Career Development: Structured training, ongoing guidance, and clear career progression opportunities.
• Employee Benefits: Pension schemes, life cover, medical insurance, and additional employee benefits.
• Fitness Support: Discounted Cult Fit membership.
• Transportation Assistance: Complimentary pick-up and drop services from selected nodal points.
• Team Culture: A collaborative and engaging environment with regular team activities and events.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Law graduate from a recognised university or law school.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience. Fresh graduates will be considered for the Legal Executive role, while the Legal Associate position requires a minimum of two years of in-house corporate legal experience.
• Attention to Detail: Strong analytical capabilities with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and familiarity with document management platforms such as SharePoint or Smartsheet.
• Time Management: Strong prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build strong relationships across functions and present information effectively.
• Professional Integrity: High levels of professionalism, discretion, and consistency in communications.
• Independent Working: Comfortable working with minimal supervision while recognising when escalation or collaboration is required.

Who Are We?

NES Fircroft is a global leader in workforce solutions, connecting skilled professionals with major engineering and technical projects around the world. Since 1978, we have specialised in delivering exceptional staffing solutions across sectors including Oil & Gas, Power, Construction, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Mining, Automotive, IT, and more.

With over 2,000 professionals operating across 58 global offices, we support clients with industry-leading expertise, innovative workforce solutions, and a commitment to helping organisations and individuals achieve their goals. Join us and be part of a business that is helping shape the future of global industry and sustainable energy.

Accessibility & Inclusion

• Inclusive Workplace: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• Equal Opportunity: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
• Diversity & Belonging: We believe that diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our clients, candidates, and communities.

About Us: https://www.nesfircroft.com
Meet The Team: https://www.nesfircroft.com/contact-us
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NESFircroft
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nes-fircroft/