Legal Executive

PAREKH; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parekh E-Com and Warehousing Services Pvt. Ltd. in Goregaon, Mumbai, is seeking a Senior Executive – Legal to manage contracts, compliance, and litigation coordination across logistics operations.

You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements (3PL, warehousing, freight, distribution), handle legal notices, ensure statutory licenses and GST compliance, maintain DMS records, and provide strategic legal advisory to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law (LL.B.) with relevance to legal operations.
• Experience in contracts, compliance, and commercial agreements.
• Exposure to logistics, warehousing, or 3PL is advantageous.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and litigation procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with external advocates and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, MIS reporting, and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements (3PL, warehousing, freight forwarding, distribution, vendor, and confidentiality).
• Prepare and issue legal notices; draft replies to notices and communications.
• Coordinate with external advocates for court filings and litigation status updates.
• Conduct legal due diligence and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist in obtaining and renewing statutory licenses and GST registrations.
• Monitor expiry dates and prepare renewal and termination documents.
• Maintain legal records in the DMS and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare MIS reports on agreements, litigation, renewals, and compliance.
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on obligations and risks.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract management

Litigation coordination

Compliance

Legal advisory

Documentation

MIS reporting

MS Office

Education

LL.B. degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

DMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SENIOR EXECUTIVE LEGAL

Company: Parekh E-Com and Warehousing Services Pvt. Ltd.

Position: Senior Executive – Legal

Department: Legal

Location: Goregaon, Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Executive – Legal to manage commercial contracts, legal documentation, litigation coordination, statutory compliance, and legal advisory activities. The candidate will be responsible for safeguarding the company's legal and commercial interests while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements, including 3PL agreements, warehousing contracts, freight forwarding agreements, distribution agreements, vendor contracts, and confidentiality agreements.

2. Legal Notices and Correspondence: Prepare and issue legal notices to customers concerning outstanding payments, cheque dishonour, and other financial matters. Draft appropriate replies to legal notices and other legal communications.

3. Litigation Management: Coordinate with external advocates for court filings, case follow-ups, and handling of litigation matters. Maintain case records and regularly update litigation status reports.

4. Legal Due Diligence and Compliance: Conduct legal due diligence and monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and other statutory requirements.

5. Licenses and Regulatory Approvals: Assist in obtaining and renewing statutory licenses, Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrations, and other regulatory approvals, as applicable.

6. Agreement Renewal and Expiry Management: Monitor agreement expiry dates and coordinate the preparation of renewal, extension, and termination documentation.

7. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate legal records and ensure timely updates in the Document Management System (DMS). Ensure the submission of reports as per business requirements.

8. MIS and Tracking: Prepare and maintain MIS reports related to commercial agreements, litigation tracking, contract renewals, and compliance matters.

9. Legal Advisory Support: Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, potential legal risks, and business-related legal matters to protect the company's interests.

Desired Candidate Profile

• A degree in Law (LL.B.) is preferred.
• Relevant experience in legal operations, contract management, commercial agreements, and compliance.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, transportation, or 3PL businesses would be an advantage.
• Strong drafting, reviewing, negotiation, and legal documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of commercial laws, contractual obligations, statutory compliance, and litigation procedures.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with external advocates, customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, MIS reporting, and document management systems.

Key Competencies

• Contract Drafting and Management
• Legal Compliance and Due Diligence
• Litigation Coordination
• Legal Notices and Recovery Matters
• Statutory Licenses and Regulatory Approvals
• Agreement Lifecycle Management
• Legal Documentation and MIS Reporting
• Stakeholder Management and Risk Mitigation