Senior Legal Officer (India)

About the role

The Senior Legal Officer will serve as an individual contributor responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts and legal documents to protect the organization’s interests. This position works closely with cross‑functional teams, providing proactive legal guidance and ensuring compliance with Indian corporate regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Respond to legal notices from regulatory authorities and issue notices as required.
• Collaborate with business units to deliver practical legal support for marketing, training, and event materials.
• Prepare documentation for Board and Shareholder meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, and timely regulatory filings.
• Assist with statutory audits, dividend payouts, profit capitalization, and corporate secretarial matters.
• Maintain high integrity, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to new assignments.

Required profile

• LLB degree from a reputable Indian university.
• Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• 4–7 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in corporate, consumer protection, and intellectual property law.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and prioritize multiple requests.

Required skills

• Expertise in contract drafting and negotiation.
• In‑depth knowledge of Indian corporate law, consumer protection law, and intellectual property law.
• Sharp legal analysis and decision‑making capabilities.
• Effective collaboration with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on diversified legal matters across the organization.
• Hands‑on experience with corporate secretarial and regulatory compliance.
• Dynamic work environment where no day is the same.