Executive - Legal

Job Description: Executive Legal

About the Role

We are seeking a diligent and experienced Executive – Legal to join our team in Chennai. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding the company’s legal interests, handling litigation, managing corporate contracts, and ensuring compliance across various business functions. You will report directly to the Managing Director.

Core Roles & Responsibilities

1. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Monitor, manage, and handle the company’s legal responsibilities regarding civil cases and legal disputes.
• Draft and handle legal notices for payment defaults, disputes, and cheque bounce cases (Section 138).
• Address and resolve customer notices, consumer cases, and Legal Metrology/Packaging and Commodities Act compliance issues.

2. Contract & Agreement Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including Dealer, Franchisee, Vendor, and Client contracts.
• Manage commercial real estate legalities, including rental agreements and renewals for various branches and godowns (warehouses).
• Review and oversee Foreign Trade Agreements for cross-border transactions.

3. Intellectual Property (IP) Protection

• Manage, protect, and enforce the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including Trademarks, Copyrights, Brands, and Patents.

4. Documentation, Licensing & Land Verification

• Prepare, maintain, and execute all corporate legal documentation.
• Handle statutory legal registrations, licensing, and timely renewals.
• Conduct due diligence, title verification, and provide legal opinions on land and property documentation.

5. General Operations & Compliance

• Maintain meticulous records of all active cases, contracts, and legal frameworks.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting emergency office tasks or covering operational gaps as required by management.

Candidate Profile / Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a recognized university.
• Experience: 4 to 8 years of experience in corporate legal departments or handling civil/commercial litigation.
• Skills: Strong drafting, contract negotiation, and verbal communication skills; sound knowledge of commercial, property, and IP laws.