Legal Executive - Contract Management

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Executive - Contract Management to review, draft, and vet legal documents including contracts, agreements, and MoUs. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of corporate and contract law, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to support internal teams with legal guidance and compliance.

Key ResponsibilitiesContract Vetting & Drafting

• Review, Draft, and finalize commercial agreements, service agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, lease documents, and other legal instruments.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and legal soundness in all contracts.
• Identify risks, liabilities, and ambiguities; recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure contracts comply with internal policies and statutory requirements.

MoU Evaluation & Finalization

• Vet MoUs for partners, vendors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure clear definition of responsibilities, deliverables, financial terms, and timelines.
• Recommend changes to protect organizational interests.

Legal Advisory & Support

• Provide legal opinions and support to internal teams
• Assist teams in negotiations and execution of agreements.
• Address legal queries and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain an updated repository of legal documents and templates.
• Support compliance requirements such as stamping, registration, and notarization.
• Track and ensure timely renewal, modification, and closure of agreements.

Risk Management

• Identify legal risks and recommend preventive and corrective measures.
• Monitor regulatory updates and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & SkillsEducation

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB / LLM) from a recognized institution.

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in corporate legal functions, preferably in contract vetting and legal documentation.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation tools.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.

Key Competencies

• Critical thinking and legal risk assessment
• Confidentiality and ethical judgment
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Effective stakeholder management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in contract vetting and legal documentation within a corporate environment?
• Which areas of law do you have hands-on experience with?

☐ Contract Law ☐ Corporate Law ☐ Compliance & Regulatory
☐ Lease & Property Documents ☐ Employment-related Contracts

• Are you familiar with compliance-related activities such as stamping, registration, notarization, and contract renewals?
• Which tools have you used for legal documentation and contract management?
• What is your highest completed legal qualification?
• Are you licensed/eligible to practice law in India?
• Are you a Immediate joiner? If no, please state notice period.
• Have you independently reviewed and drafted commercial agreements ( service agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, MoUs)?

Work Location: In person