Legal Executive

Next Education India; Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Education India is seeking a proactive Legal Executive to support day-to-day office operations, legal documentation, and collections. The role requires strong drafting abilities and communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The candidate should have 1–4 years of relevant experience, be graduate (law preferred), and be willing to travel across India to handle disputes and notices efficiently.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken communication
• Drafting of legal letters, notices and emails
• Ability to handle collection calls professionally and assertively
• Strong follow-up and negotiation skills
• Basic understanding of legal processes and documentation
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents, letters, notices, and official communications.
• Prepare and issue legal notices related to outstanding payments and disputes.
• Handle collection-related calling and follow-ups with clients for overdue payments.
• Maintain proper records of communications, legal documents, and case updates.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Finance, Operations) for resolution of cases.
• Track and follow up on pending cases to ensure timely closure.
• Assist in managing day-to-day office and administrative operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal procedures.
• Travel across India (Pan-India) as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Drafting

Collection calls

Negotiation

Legal processes

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Graduate (Law preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Legal Executive
Experience: 1- 4 Years

Qualification: Graduate (Law preferred)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Executive to support day-to-day office operations, legal documentation, and collections processes. The role requires strong communication skills, drafting abilities, and the capability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents, letters, notices, and official communications.
• Prepare and issue legal notices related to outstanding payments and disputes.
• Handle collection-related calling and follow-ups with clients for overdue payments.
• Maintain proper records of communications, legal documents, and case updates.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Finance, Operations) for resolution of cases.
• Track and follow up on pending cases to ensure timely closure.
• Assist in managing day-to-day office and administrative operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal procedures.
• Travel Requirement: Must be willing to travel across India (Pan-India)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good drafting skills (legal letters, notices, emails).
• Ability to handle collection calls professionally and assertively.
• Good follow-up and negotiation skills.
• Basic understanding of legal processes and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in collections or legal operations.
• Exposure to debt recovery/legal notice drafting.
• Familiarity with CRM tools is an added advantage.

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented and disciplined
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Problem-solving mindset