Legal Officer (Corporate & Commercial)

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Officer to manage the legal and administrative affairs of our client companies in Bangalore. The role involves preparing corporate documents, reviewing agreements, and ensuring compliance with legal and financial standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare corporate documents such as resolutions, powers of attorney, indemnity letters, share certificates, service agreements, and incorporation or liquidation paperwork.
• Participate actively in company incorporation and termination processes.
• Provide fee quotations to relationship managers and record fees in the Maconomy system.
• Monitor weekly productivity and chargeability, ensuring financial and client targets are met.
• Maintain accurate client files, including CIS and Cabinet information, and ensure proper capitalization and management agreements.
• Collaborate with managers to keep the client database up‑to‑date and advise on complex requests.
• Develop and update legal manuals, procedures, and reporting for the Management Team.
• Undertake director, trustee, nominee, or other statutory roles for internal or client entities as required.

Required profile

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Law or Economics, or qualification as a Company Secretary.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in legal and corporate/company management services within a law firm, trust, or company management firm.
• Strong commercial mindset, initiative, and positive attitude.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Maconomy financial system.