Legal Executive Sr Executive

Phenom; Dadri; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Phenom in Noida is seeking an Executive / Senior Executive – Legal to join the Corporate Affairs & Litigation team and manage litigation, arbitration, disputes and related legal matters. You will review notices, draft pleadings, coordinate with external counsel, and maintain confidential records while supporting cross-functional teams on dispute resolution.

The role requires strong research, drafting, and analytical skills, plus proficiency in MS Word and Excel; experience in infrastructure

Qualifications

• LL.B. or LL.M. from a recognised institution and 2–5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong research, drafting, and analytical skills with good communication.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel mandatory.
• Experience in litigation, arbitration and contractual disputes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end management of litigation and arbitration matters before courts and tribunals.
• Review legal notices, pleadings, contracts, orders and judgments.
• Undertake legal research and assist in drafting replies, pleadings, notices and opinions.
• Assist in analysing contractual claims, disputes and recovery matters.
• Coordinate with external advocates/law firms and prepare briefs and instructions.
• Coordinate with internal teams for obtaining facts and documents.
• Track court proceedings, dates, limitations and maintain a litigation database.
• Prepare case chronologies, briefs, document indexes and reports.
• Support in identifying litigation risks and pre-litigation/settlement strategies.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Ownership

Time management

Stakeholder management

Excellent language & communication

Education

LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognised institution

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Job Description

Executive / Senior Executive – Legal

Department: Corporate Affairs & Litigation

Experience: 2–5 years

Location: Noida

Reporting To: Head-Legal, Corporate Affairs & Litigation

Role Overview:

We are looking for a capable and motivated legal professional to join the Corporate Affairs & Litigation Team and assist in managing the organisation’s litigation, arbitration, disputes and related legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle and assist in the end-to-end management of litigation and arbitration matters before courts, tribunals and arbitral forums.

1. Review and analyse legal notices, pleadings, contracts, orders, judgments and other legal documents.
2. Undertake legal research and assist in drafting replies, pleadings, applications, notices, written submissions, legal opinions and internal legal notes.
3. Assist in analysing contractual claims, disputes, termination issues, recovery matters and other commercial disputes.
4. Coordinate with external advocates/law firms and prepare briefs, instructions, documents and case‑related information.
5. Coordinate with internal business and functional teams for obtaining facts, documents and instructions in relation to disputes.
6. Track court/tribunal proceedings, hearing dates, limitation periods, orders and action points and maintain an updated litigation database.
7. Assist in preparing case chronologies, briefs, document indexes, litigation reports and management updates.
8. Support the team in identifying litigation risks and evaluating appropriate pre‑litigation/settlement strategies.
9. Maintain proper records and ensure confidentiality of litigation‑related documents and information.

Work Experience

Candidate Profile:

LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognised institution.

1. 2–5 years of relevant experience in litigation, arbitration and/or dispute resolution, preferably with a reputed law firm or in‑house legal team.
2. Good understanding of civil/commercial litigation, arbitration and contractual disputes.
3. Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
4. Good written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to independently manage multiple matters, timelines and stakeholders.
6. Strong attention to detail, ownership and professional integrity.
7. Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel is mandatory, including the ability to effectively prepare, edit, organise and track legal documents, case data and litigation records.
8. Candidates having exposure to commercial, infrastructure, EPC, energy/power or contractual disputes will be preferred.

Key Competencies:

Legal:

Litigation | Arbitration | Legal Research | Drafting | Contract Interpretation | Dispute Management

Professional:

Analytical Ability | Attention to Detail | Ownership | Time Management | Stakeholder Management | Excellent Language & Communication Skills