Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel provides expert legal guidance and support to the organization, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. They advise on various legal matters, including contracts, corporate Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law, employment law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. The Legal Counsel mitigates legal risks, drafts and reviews legal documents, and represents the organization in legal proceedings when necessary in any court of law and authority.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Consultation:

2. Contract Drafting & Review:

3. Corporate Governance & Compliance:

4. Risk Management:

5. Employment Law Support:

6. Intellectual Property (IP) & Data Protection:

Protect the company’s IP rights (trademarks, copyrights, patents).

Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

7. Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

Represent or liaise with external counsel in legal proceedings.

Manage settlements, arbitration, and mediation processes.

8. Regulatory & Policy Development:

Monitor changes in laws and update internal policies accordingly.

Train staff on legal and compliance matters.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or JD); licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Experience: 5+ years in legal advisory roles (corporate, commercial, Civil, Criminal or employment law preferred).

• Skills:

Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Knowledge of corporate, Criminal, Civil, contract, and regulatory law.

Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

• Soft Skills: Attention to detail, confidentiality, and business acumen.

Salary & Benefits:

• Monthly Salary: Rs. 60,000.

Work Environment:

• May work in-house (corporations, Company, government) or at law firms.

Reports To: Legal Head, senior management, or CEO.