Legal Executive

Job Title: Legal Executive

l Location: People's University, Bhopal.

Experience Required: 3–7 Years

Qualification: BALLB / LLB / LLM or MBA (Industrial Relations)

Role Overview

l The Legal Executive will be responsible for handling corporate, industrial, and regulatory legal matters of the University, ensuring statutory compliance, managing litigation, and providing legal advisory support to management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate & Regulatory Compliance

l Ensure compliance with University regulations, state and central laws.

l Draft, review, and vet contracts, MoUs, agreements, and legal documents.

l Maintain statutory registers and legal documentation.

l Liaison with regulatory authorities and government departments.

2. Industrial & Labour Law Management

l Handle matters related to the Industrial Disputes Act, Labour Laws, Shops & Establishment Act, EPF, ESIC, etc.

l Manage employee disciplinary matters and domestic inquiries.

l Represent the University before Labour Courts, Tribunals, and other authorities.

l Provide advisory on HR policies and industrial relations.

3. Litigation Management

l Coordinate with external advocates and law firms.

l Draft legal notices, replies, affidavits, petitions, and legal opinions.

l Track and manage ongoing cases and ensure timely representation.

l Prepare case briefs and documentation for senior management.

4. Legal Advisory

l Provide day-to-day legal advice to various departments.

l Assist in risk assessment and legal risk mitigation strategies.

l Support management in policy drafting and legal structuring.

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Required Skills & Competencies

l Strong knowledge of Corporate Law & Industrial/Labour Laws.

l Excellent drafting and documentation skills.

l Ability to handle litigation and compliance matters independently.

l Strong negotiation and communication skills.

l Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation systems.

l High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Interested Candidates can share their Job Application with updated Resume in below mentioned Email ID’s - dheeraj.hr@peoplesuniversity.edu.in, garima.hr@peoplesuniversity.edu.in

Contact no. - 07554005465, 9109115064

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person