We are hiring Legal Freelancer (6 Months - Work from Office)

Straive; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive in India seeks a detail-oriented Legal Freelancer to draft, vet, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, ensuring that contracts protect business interests while complying with Indian laws.

The role covers NDAs, SLAs, MSAs, vendor and employment contracts, plus pre-litigation drafting and contract record management. Strong English writing and negotiation skills are essential, with 2–5 years' experience.

Qualifications

• Draft, review and vet commercial contracts in accordance with Indian law.
• 2–5 years of relevant contract drafting experience in a corporate or law-firm setting.
• Enrollment with the Bar Council of India preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft NDAs, SLAs, MSAs, vendor contracts, vendor onboarding agreements, employment contracts, and lease/license deeds.
• Review and vet contracts for legal, financial, and operational risks.
• Negotiate terms including indemnity, liability caps, termination rights, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Indian laws (Contract Act, IT Act, DPDP Act, Companies Act, etc.).
• Create and maintain standardized templates and SOPs for standard documents.
• Draft notices, responses, indemnity claims, and pre-litigation correspondence.
• Maintain centralized contract repository with renewal/expiry alerts.

Skills

Legal English

Attention to detail

Redlining tools

Negotiation skills

Education

LL.B./LL.M. (India)

Tools

MS Word Track Changes

CLM software

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Freelancer with strong hands-on experience in drafting, reviewing, vetting, and negotiating commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will ensure that all contracts safeguard the organization's legal and business interests while complying with applicable Indian laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting: Draft a wide range of legal agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), vendor contracts, vendor onboarding agreements, employment contracts, and lease/license deeds.
• Document Vetting & Review: Thoroughly review and vet legal contracts submitted by vendors, clients, and third parties to identify legal, financial, and operational risks.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contract terms, indemnity clauses, liability limits, termination rights, and dispute resolution mechanisms with internal stakeholders and external counter-parties.
• Legal Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure corporate documentation complies with relevant Indian laws, including the Indian Contract Act, IT Act, Companies Act, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, and applicable state regulations.
• Standardization: Create and maintain standardized template repositories and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for routine legal documents to streamline execution timelines.
• Dispute & Pre-Litigation Drafting: Assist in drafting legal notices, responses to legal notices, indemnity claims, and correspondence related to pre-litigation disputes.
• Legal Record Management: Maintain a centralized digital repository of executed contracts, track renewal/expiry dates, and issue advance reminders to business teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a recognized university or law school in India. Enrollment with the Bar Council of India is preferred.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in contract drafting and vetting within a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Legal Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Indian contract law, commercial transactions, indemnity frameworks, liability caps, and dispute resolution processes.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal legal English communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong proofreading ability.
• Proficiency in redlining and contract review tools (e.g., MS Word Track Changes, CLM software).
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.