Senior Legal Executive

HireGenie | Finance Recruitment Expert; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Insurance coverage

Leave entitlements

Job summary

HireGenie | Finance Recruitment Expert in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Legal Executive with 3–5 years of experience in contracts, litigation, and compliance to support legal and regulatory functions.

You will draft and negotiate agreements, manage litigation with external counsel, ensure data protection compliance, and help implement governance and internal policies.

This role requires strong drafting, research, and coordination with internal teams, with a Monday–Friday workweek.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in contract drafting and litigation.
• Familiarity with Indian corporate, labour laws and data protection basics.
• Ability to maintain compliance trackers and reports.
• Experience with in-house legal teams in tech/services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and ensure policy alignment.
• Coordinate with external counsel for litigation and regulatory filings.
• Monitor data protection laws and support compliance initiatives.
• Draft and update internal policies, SOPs, and governance documents.
• Provide timely, business-friendly legal advice across teams.

Skills

Contract drafting

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Documentation management

Education

LLB

Job description

Job Summary: A leading mobile Gaming Entertainment company is keen to hire a Senior Legal Executive with 3–5 years of experience in the legal and compliance domain with proven expertise in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and litigation management. who will play a key role in supporting the company’s legal and regulatory functions.

About the company: Our client is a listed digital entertainment company, specializing in gaming, gamification, and SaaS-based engagement platforms. The Company has a strong international presence across 50+ countries with multiple subsidiaries.

A. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements such as operator contracts, NDAs, vendor contracts, service agreements, employment contracts, lease deeds, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure that all contracts are legally sound, commercially viable, and in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a central repository of all executed contracts and track renewals, expirations, and compliance obligations.

B. Litigation Management

• Coordinate with external counsel for ongoing litigation and legal notices, including tracking case progress, maintaining case records, and ensuring timely filing of documents.
• Assist in preparing legal responses, affidavits, and documentation for court matters, regulatory filings, or arbitration proceedings.
• Maintain an updated litigation tracker and provide periodic reports to management on case status and risks.

C. Data Protection Laws

• Monitor compliance with global data protection applicable laws, rules, and internal policies relating to company operations, data protection, and industryspecific regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of compliance checklists, risk registers, and internal audit mechanisms related to data protection laws

D. Policy & Governance

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating internal policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.
• Conduct periodic awareness sessions or compliance training for internal teams on key legal and compliance topics.
• Support management in implementing corporate governance practices and board-related documentation.

E. General Legal Support

• Conduct legal research on new laws, amendments, and regulatory updates relevant to company operations.
• Review marketing materials, communications, and initiatives for potential legal implications.
• Liaise with internal teams to provide timely and business-friendly legal advice.

Required Skills:

Must-Have

• Strong expertise in contract drafting, vetting, and negotiation of commercial agreements.
• Working knowledge of litigation management, including coordination with external counsel and maintaining case documentation.
• Familiarity with corporate laws, labour laws, and regulatory compliance frameworks applicable in India and abroad.
• Proficiency in legal research and interpretation of laws, regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Ability to prepare and maintain compliance trackers, reports, and documentation in an organized manner.

Good-to-Have

• Experience in handling data protection, privacy compliance, or contract lifecycle management tools.
• Exposure to corporate governance practices and secretarial support functions.
• Basic knowledge of intellectual property (IP) laws, licensing, or trademarks.
• Familiarity with compliance audits or internal control processes.
• Prior experience in working with in-house legal teams in the technology or services sector.

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in legal drafting and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of professional integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Time management and ability to prioritize multiple assignments under deadlines.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to new legal and regulatory developments.
• Flexible Work Hours
• Industry best Insurance Coverage
• Leave Entitlements

Education: LLB

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Contract drafting & Litigation

Working days: Monday to Friday