Legal Officer

About the role

Progenesis is seeking a proactive Legal Officer to manage the company’s legal, litigation, contractual and compliance matters. The role involves providing practical legal advice to internal stakeholders and ensuring that all legal documentation complies with applicable regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate civil, criminal, commercial and consumer litigation.
• Coordinate with external advocates and legal counsels for ongoing matters.
• Draft and vet agreements, contracts, legal notices, affidavits, petitions and other legal documents.
• Review contracts to identify potential legal and commercial risks.
• Provide legal advice to management and internal teams.
• Handle statutory, regulatory and compliance‑related matters.
• Conduct legal due diligence for property/real‑estate and other business transactions.
• Manage recovery matters, settlements and dispute resolution.
• Maintain litigation records, legal documentation and periodic MIS.
• Conduct legal research and keep the organization updated on relevant legal developments.

Required profile

• LLB from a recognized university; B.Com + LLB preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in litigation and/or in‑house legal work.
• Strong knowledge of legal drafting, contracts, litigation and compliance.
• Exposure to RERA, NCLT/IBC, DRT, arbitration and real‑estate matters is preferred.
• Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide practical, business‑oriented legal solutions.

Required skills

• Litigation
• Legal advisory
• Contract drafting & vetting
• Compliance
• Legal research
• Dispute resolution
• Real‑estate law
• Risk management
• Negotiation