Legal Coordinator

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Legal Coordinator to support the Legal Department in managing legal documentation, contracts, compliance records, and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess excellent documentation, communication, and follow-up skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, format, and maintain legal documents, agreements, notices, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with internal departments for legal documentation and approvals.
• Maintain a centralized database of contracts, agreements, licenses, and legal records.
• Track contract renewal dates, agreement expiries, and compliance deadlines.
• Coordinate with external advocates, consultants, government authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare legal files and supporting documents for court matters, arbitration, or legal proceedings.
• Assist in obtaining and renewing licenses, registrations, and statutory approvals.
• Ensure proper filing and confidentiality of all legal documents.
• Follow up with stakeholders for pending documents, approvals, and legal queries.
• Prepare MIS reports, trackers, and status updates for the Legal Department.
• Support the implementation of legal policies and compliance initiatives.
• Perform any other legal coordination and administrative tasks assigned by the Legal Head.

Required Skills

• Excellent documentation and drafting skills.
• Strong coordination and follow-up abilities.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) preferred.
• Graduates with relevant legal coordination experience may also be considered.

Preferred Industry

• FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Beauty, Healthcare, or Corporate Legal Department.

Key Competencies

• Contract Management
• Legal Documentation
• Compliance Coordination
• MIS & Record Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Confidentiality & Integrity

This JD is suitable for a basic Legal Coordinator role focused on coordination, documentation, contract management, and compliance support rather than litigation or courtroom practice.