Legal Executive

Job Purpose

To handle day-to-day legal matters, statutory and regulatory compliance coordination, contract documentation, legal notices, litigation tracking, and liaison with external advocates and government authorities to protect the company's legal and commercial interests.

2. Key Responsibilities

3. Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

A. Contract Drafting and Legal Documentation

• Draft, review, and vet commercial agreements, vendor agreements, purchase agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and confidentiality agreements.

• Review lease deeds, business agreements, undertakings, indemnities, and other legal documents.

• Prepare legal notices, replies, declarations, affidavits, and official correspondence.

• Maintain an organized record of executed agreements, renewals, expiry dates, and amendments.

B. Legal Compliance and Regulatory Matters

• Monitor applicable laws, rules, and regulatory updates affecting company operations.

• Coordinate with HR, Finance, Purchase, Sales, and Factory Management on legal requirements.

• Track factory licences, registrations, permits, renewals, and statutory documentation in coordination with the responsible departments and consultants.

• Coordinate with relevant government departments for inspections, notices, submissions, and approvals.

• Support labour-law and industrial compliance matters, including employment documentation and contractor-related legal records.

C. Litigation and Legal Case Management

• Coordinate with external advocates for civil, commercial, labour, and other legal matters.

• Maintain a tracker of ongoing cases, hearing dates, deadlines, notices, and pending actions.

• Prepare case summaries and compile supporting documents for advocates.

• Follow up on court proceedings, legal notices, disputes, and recovery matters.

D. HR and Employee-Related Legal Matters

• Draft and review appointment letters, employment agreements, confidentiality clauses, NDAs, and disciplinary notices.

• Assist HR in handling employee misconduct, resignation-related disputes, confidentiality breaches, and protection of company information.

• Review company policies, HR notices, and internal procedures from a legal perspective.

• Support the company in addressing employment disputes and employee grievances.

E. Corporate and Commercial Support

• Assist with company documentation, authorisations, declarations, and board-related documents in coordination with the Company Secretary or external consultant, where applicable.

• Review customer and supplier agreements to identify legal and commercial risks.

• Support recovery of outstanding payments and preparation of formal demand notices.

• Help protect company assets, confidential information, intellectual property, and commercial interests.

F. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain a centralised legal database of agreements, notices, licences, cases, and compliance records.

• Prepare monthly MIS reports on pending legal matters, renewals, risks, and deadlines.

• Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of sensitive legal documents.

• Coordinate with management and departments to close pending legal actions within defined timelines.

These responsibilities reflect the core requirements commonly seen in corporate legal roles in Ahmedabad, including contract management, regulatory coordination, litigation tracking, and legal documentation.

3. Educational Qualification and Experience

• LL.B. from a recognised university; LL.M. is an added advantage.

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal department, manufacturing company, or law firm.

• Practical knowledge of Indian contract law, commercial law, employment-related legal matters, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Experience in drafting and reviewing legal notices, agreements, and formal correspondence.

• Familiarity with Gujarat government departments and local regulatory procedures.

• Gujarati, Hindi, and English communication skills preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, email, and legal documentation systems.

4. Key Skills Required

• Strong legal drafting and interpretation.

• Contract review and risk identification.

• Negotiation and problem-solving.

• Communication and coordination with advocates and government authorities.

• Confidentiality and professional ethics.

• Time management, follow-up, and documentation accuracy.

Pay: ₹350,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person