Senior Legal Executive

TECEZE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TECEZE is seeking a Senior Legal Executive to join our Corporate Legal team in Chennai. You will support day-to-day legal operations, contract management, employment law matters, and compliance within a fast-paced technology environment.

You will draft and review commercial agreements, manage legal documentation, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on governance, notices, and disputes.

Qualifications

• LLB degree with 5 years of relevant experience in corporate/legal operations.
• No gaps in education.
• Experience in Software/IT companies preferred.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and redlining skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply employment and labour laws across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and redline standard contracts, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
• Maintain and update the contract repository and ensure accuracy of records.

Skills

Contract Law

Legal Drafting

Employment Law

Stakeholder Management

MS Office

Legal Research

Technology Sector Knowledge

Education

5-Year LLB

Tools

MS Office

Legal Research Tools

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Legal Executive to join our Corporate Legal team and support day-to-day legal operations, contract management, employment law matters, compliance, and corporate legal activities.

Experience: 2–5 years

Qualification: 5-Year LLB

Education: Candidates should have no gaps in education

Preferred Background: Candidates with experience in Software/IT companies

Position Overview

The Senior Legal Executive will support the corporate legal team in managing day‑to‑day legal operations, along with ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, employment laws, assist and own drafting, reviewing, redlining of contracts and maintaining legal documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management:

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and redline standard contracts, MSA, SOW, NDAs, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
• Maintain and update the contract repository.

HR, Labor & Employment Laws:

• Strong understanding in interpretation and implementation of global employment laws.
• Assist in reviewing and ensuring compliance with labor and employment regulations, including employee contracts, workplace policies, and disciplinary procedures.
• Legal & inter department support in handling employee relations matters,
• Conduct legal research on evolving labor laws and prepare guidance notes to keep the company updated on statutory obligations.
• Involve in corporate governance and policies as required.
• Assist in responding to legal notices and draft legal letters.

Legal Research & Advisory:

• Conduct legal research on corporate, commercial, and employment law matters.
• Prepare summaries and reports for senior legal executives and management.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on litigation and dispute matters.
• Collect and organize evidence, documentation, prepare legal note and documents, and case files.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain accurate records of legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain legal files.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong understanding of Corporate, Commercial & Contract Law
• Excellent legal drafting, reviewing, redlining & research skills
• Knowledge of Employment & Labour Laws
• Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Good understanding of technology/software businesses
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools

If you are a legal professional looking to build your career within a fast-paced technology environment, we would love to hear from you.