Senior Legal Advisor-Corporate

Job Title: Corporate Legal Advisor / Lawyer

Department: Legal & Compliance
Location: Chennai
Reports To: Head – Legal / General Counsel / Managing Director
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Compliance
• Advise management and various departments on legal matters, regulatory changes, and their business impact.
• Ensure the organization complies with all applicable corporate laws, regulations, and industry-specific requirements.
• Draft and review policies to ensure legal compliance.
• Contracts & Documentation
• Draft, vet, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (e.g., NDAs, MoUs, vendor agreements, service agreements, employment contracts, joint ventures, etc.).
• Maintain standardized templates and ensure timely renewals and amendments.
• Corporate Governance
• Support Board of Directors and senior leadership on governance matters, including drafting board resolutions, minutes, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act and other applicable statutory obligations.
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Manage and coordinate with external counsel for litigation, arbitration, or regulatory proceedings.
• Prepare legal notices, responses, and documentation for disputes.
• Track case progress and maintain a litigation database.
• Mergers & Acquisitions / Strategic Projects
• Conduct legal due diligence for M&A, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Advise on deal structure, regulatory approvals, and integration matters.
• Training & Awareness
• Conduct internal training sessions on legal and compliance topics for relevant teams.
• Promote a strong culture of legal and regulatory awareness across the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person