Legal Officer

Royal Infraconstru Ltd.; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Infraconstru Ltd., an established infrastructure and EPC firm, seeks a Legal Officer to manage day-to-day legal operations. The role focuses on contract review, documentation, and arbitration management across projects.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing documents, coordinating with external counsel, advising management on contractual obligations and risk, and supporting project sites with cross-functional teams. Occasional travel to project sites and courts may be required.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or Bachelor of Law from a recognized university.
• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience.
• LL.M. or additional qualifications in Corporate/Commercial/Construction Law (preferred).
• Prior EPC/infrastructure sector experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, agreements, and notices.
• Managing arbitration proceedings, including drafting submissions and coordinating with external counsel.
• Advising management on contractual obligations, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Providing legal support for project sites and coordinating with internal commercial/finance teams.

Skills

Contract Law

Arbitration

Education

LL.B./Bachelor of Law

LL.M. in Corporate/Commercial/Construction Law

Job description

Contextual Overview

Royal Infraconstru Ltd., an established infrastructure and construction firm founded in 1981, is seeking a Legal Officer to manage day-to-day legal operations. The role focuses on legal documentation, contract review, and arbitration management within the infrastructure and EPC sector.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Degree: LL.B. / Bachelor of Law from a recognized university.
• Experience: 5–10 years of relevant experience in legal functions.
• Preferred: LL.M. or additional qualifications in Corporate/Commercial/Construction Law; prior experience in EPC or infrastructure industries.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, agreements, and notices.
• Managing arbitration proceedings, including drafting submissions and coordinating with external counsel.
• Advising management on contractual obligations, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Providing legal support for project sites and coordinating with internal commercial/finance teams.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified.

FAQs

• Does the role require travel? Yes, the position may require occasional travel to project sites, client offices, courts, and tribunals.
• What is the primary focus of this role? The role is heavily focused on EPC/construction contract management, arbitration support, and providing practical legal advice to project teams.