Legal Executive

Eventus Security Inc.; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Eventus Security Inc. is seeking a Legal Executive to support IT/cyber industry needs with 1–3 years of in-house or firm experience. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating NDAs, MSAs, vendor agreements, and other contracts, plus regulatory compliance and data privacy tasks.

You will maintain the contract repository, support HR documents, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• LL.B. / B.L.S. LL.B. (3-year or 5-year integrated law degree) from a recognized institution.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in an in-house legal team, law firm, or contract management role.
• Strong legal research, drafting, reviewing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of Indian contract law; familiarity with international contracts is a plus.
• Knowledge or exposure to cybersecurity, data privacy, GDPR, and the DPDP Act preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, and contract management platforms.
• Independence, initiative, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide insights on applicable laws, regulations, and business requirements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial and corporate agreements incl. NDAs, MSAs, vendor agreements, and more.
• Prepare and review legal and corporate documents including tenders, undertakings, and policies.
• Support HR in drafting employment-related documents and policies.
• Assist with data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters (DPDP Act and GDPR as applicable).
• Maintain and update the legal contract repository and trackers.
• Support contract lifecycle management including execution, renewals, expiries, amendments, and closures.
• Liaise with internal/external parties including vendors, customers, and legal advisors.
• Provide day-to-day legal and compliance support to the Legal Head.
• Handle administrative and paralegal responsibilities; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Contract management

NDAs & MSAs

Negotiation skills

GDPR knowledge

DPDP Act knowledge

English proficiency

Education

LL.B. / B.L.S. LL.B. (3-year or 5-year integrated law degree)

Tools

DocuSign

Zoho Sign

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: Legal Executive (IT / Cyber Industry preferred)

Experience: 1- 3 yrs of experience

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide insights on applicable laws, regulations, and business requirements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial and corporate agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Master License and Services Agreements, vendor agreements, and other business contracts.
• Prepare and review legal and corporate documents, including tender documents, authority letters, undertakings, policies, terms and conditions, declarations, and legal correspondence.
• Support the HR team in drafting and reviewing employment-related documents, HR policies, undertakings, and other employee documentation.
• Assist with data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters, including the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and GDPR, as applicable.
• Maintain and update the legal contract repository, agreement trackers, databases, and physical and electronic legal records.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including agreement execution, renewals, expiries, amendments, and closures.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties, including vendors, customers, consultants, and legal advisors.
• Provide day-to-day legal and compliance support to the Legal Head.
• Handle administrative and paralegal responsibilities as required by the Legal function.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment while handling sensitive legal and business information.

Qualifications and Requirements

• LL.B. / B.L.S. LL.B. (3-year or 5-year integrated law degree) from a recognized institution.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in an in-house legal team, law firm, legal support, compliance, or contract management role. Candidates with relevant internships may also be considered for junior-level positions.
• Strong legal research, drafting, reviewing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of Indian contract law and commercial agreements. Familiarity with international contracts will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge or exposure to cybersecurity, data privacy, GDPR, and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act will be preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and document management tools.
• Familiarity with e-signature and contract management platforms such as DocuSign, Zoho Sign, or similar tools will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Please Note: The final designation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and interview evaluation.