Legal Executive

Mohan Mutha Exports; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohan Mutha Exports is seeking a Legal Executive to handle legal matters across construction and project sites, including documentation, registrations, and coordination with authorities. The role requires drafting and vetting documents in English and Tamil and coordinating with government agencies, advocates, and police departments.

You will manage contracts, MOUs, and notices, support IP and property-related documentation, and ensure compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Drafting and vetting legal documents with accuracy and clarity.
• Experience handling site-related legal issues and disputes.
• Coordination with police, government authorities, and advocates.
• Proficient in drafting in English and Tamil.
• Understanding of registrations, property documentation, and registrations.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day legal issues and disputes at project sites with stakeholders.
• Coordinate police station matters and government authority communications.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, contracts, MoUs, notices, affidavits.
• Prepare and vet documents in English and Tamil.
• Coordinate with external advocates for litigation and notices.
• Manage property and land-related documentation and registrations.
• Assist in stamp duty, registrations, and related matters.
• Maintain records of agreements, notices, cases, contracts, registrations.

Skills

Legal drafting

Site-related legal issues

Police coordination

Contract drafting & vetting

English & Tamil drafting

Negotiation & coordination

Education

LL.B. / B.L.

Corporate/Contract/IPR/Property Law

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Legal Executive with hands-on experience in handling legal matters related to construction/project sites, police station coordination, agreements and contracts, documentation, registration, and general corporate legal support. The candidate should be proficient in drafting and vetting documents in English and Tamil and should be capable of independently coordinating with government authorities, advocates, police departments, registration offices, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day legal issues and disputes arising at project/site locations and coordinate with management, site teams, advocates, and relevant authorities.
• Handle police station matters, including complaints, petitions, notices, enquiries, and coordination with police officials.
• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate agreements, contracts, MoUs, undertakings, notices, legal letters, affidavits, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and vet legal documents in English and Tamil, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and legal compliance.
• Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants for litigation, notices, disputes, and other legal matters.
• Handle property and land-related documentation, including sale agreements, lease agreements, deeds, powers of attorney, and related documentation.
• Coordinate the registration process with Sub-Registrar Offices and other government authorities, including preparation and verification of documents.
• Assist in stamp duty, registration, document execution, and property documentation matters.
• Provide legal support for vendor, contractor, client, employee, and other commercial agreements.
• Maintain and update records of agreements, legal notices, cases, contracts, registrations, and other legal documents.
• Assist in handling IPR-related matters, including trademarks, copyrights, brand protection, and coordination with legal consultants for registrations/renewals.
• Monitor legal notices, statutory communications, court/police matters, and ensure timely responses and follow-up.
• Conduct basic legal research and provide inputs to management on applicable laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with government departments, local authorities, police stations, registration offices, advocates, and other external stakeholders.
• Support the organization in minimizing legal risks and ensuring proper documentation and compliance across projects and offices.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of legal drafting and document vetting.
• Practical experience in site-related legal issues and dispute handling.
• Good exposure to police station dealing and government authority coordination.
• Knowledge of agreement and contract drafting/vetting.
• Knowledge of property documentation and registration procedures.
• Working knowledge of IPR matters, particularly trademarks and copyrights.
• Excellent English and Tamil drafting and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, follow-up, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive/confidential legal matters.
• Good understanding of legal documentation applicable to construction and infrastructure projects.

Qualification

• LL.B. / B.L. from a recognized university.
• Additional qualification in Corporate Law / Contract Law / IPR / Property Law will be an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in Engineering & Construction, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Manufacturing, or other project-based organizations will be preferred.