Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee

Job Description Legal Executive

Position: Legal Executive
Department: Legal
Location: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Industry: Solar Manufacturing
Reporting To: Legal Manager / Head – Legal

Job Summary

The Legal Executive will support the Legal Department in managing contracts, legal documentation, statutory compliance, legal research, notices, and day-to-day legal matters related to the company's manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management

• Review, draft and coordinate agreements, contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements and other commercial documents.
• Identify legal and commercial risks in contracts and highlight them to the reporting manager.
• Maintain a database of executed and ongoing contracts.
• Track contract expiry, renewal and termination dates.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, HR, EHS, Operations and other departments for contract-related matters.

2. Legal Compliance

• Assist in monitoring statutory and regulatory compliances applicable to the manufacturing facility.
• Maintain compliance trackers and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with relevant departments for timely completion of compliance requirements.
• Monitor applicable amendments, notifications and regulatory updates.

3. Legal Research

• Conduct research on applicable laws, rules, regulations, notifications and government orders.
• Prepare legal notes and summaries for internal review.
• Support the Legal Manager in analysing legal issues affecting business operations.

4. Legal Documentation

• Maintain legal records, agreements, notices, licences, registrations and correspondence.
• Prepare document checklists and maintain proper filing systems.
• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of legal documents.

5. Notices & Disputes

• Assist in preparing and reviewing legal notices and responses.
• Maintain records of ongoing disputes and legal matters.
• Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants under the supervision of the Legal Manager.
• Track important dates, hearings and documentation relating to legal matters.

6. Manufacturing & Business Support

• Provide legal support to Procurement, HR, Finance, EHS, Quality, Administration and other departments.
• Assist in matters relating to vendors, contractors, customers and service providers.
• Support due diligence and documentation for business transactions.
• Identify potential legal risks in business processes and escalate them appropriately.

Key Skills

• Good knowledge of contract law and commercial agreements.
• Understanding of Indian corporate and labour laws.
• Good legal research and drafting skills.
• Strong documentation and record-management skills.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualification

• LL.B. / B.A. LL.B. / B.B.A. LL.B.
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing, corporate or commercial legal environment will be an advantage.
• Freshers/Graduate Apprentices with relevant legal exposure may also be considered for suitable roles.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• Timely contract review and execution.
• Accuracy of legal documentation.
• Contract renewal and expiry tracking.
• Timely compliance monitoring.
• Proper maintenance of legal records.
• Timely escalation of legal risks.
• Effective coordination with internal departments and external legal counsel.