Legal Executive

Role Summary

Provide comprehensive legal support to the Company by managing litigation, contract management, legal documentation, regulatory compliance, recovery proceedings, and legal records while safeguarding the Company's legal and commercial interests.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Handle litigation filed by and against the Company; coordinate with external advocates and represent the Company before courts, tribunals, and other authorities, wherever authorized.

2. Conduct legal research and analyze case laws to assist in developing litigation strategies.

3. Attend court hearings, coordinate with advocates and court officials, handle summons, notices, warrants and execution proceedings, and initiate and monitor recovery proceedings for realization of amounts due to the Company.

4. Draft, review, negotiate, and vet contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs and other legal documents, identifying legal risks and providing practical contractual solutions.

5. Draft legal notices, replies, opinions, pleadings and internal legal communications, and provide legal support and advice to internal business functions.

6. Maintain litigation, contract, and legal documentation records, and prepare and update MIS reports relating to litigation, notices, advocate fees, recoveries, and legal expenses.

7. Maintain physical and digital legal records using legal management tools and document management systems.

8. Coordinate with regulatory authorities and government departments, monitor statutory compliances, legal deadlines and limitation periods, and assist in implementing legal policies and compliance frameworks.

9. Keep abreast of changes in applicable laws and regulations, and attend legal workshops, seminars, conferences, and training programmes to enhance professional knowledge and skills.

Technical/ Functional Competencies

1. Litigation, Dispute Resolution & Court Representation

2. Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

3. Legal Research, Regulatory Compliance & MIS Reporting

Behavioural Competencies

1. Teamwork

2. Adaptability

3. Communication and stakeholder management.