Legal Officer – Litigation, Compliance & Contracts

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic, detail‑oriented legal professional to manage litigation, non‑litigation, compliance, contractual and regulatory matters for our organization. The role involves drafting legal documents, coordinating with senior counsel, government authorities and internal departments to ensure effective legal risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Attend court matters, draft and file applications, affidavits, notices and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research, case law analysis and provide strategic legal opinions.
• Coordinate with senior counsel and management to plan defence strategies and keep stakeholders updated.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements including AMCs, NDAs, SLAs, software licences, joint venture and employment contracts.
• Monitor contract renewals, maintain organized records of all legal matters and track hearing dates.
• Advise department heads on legal, factual and procedural issues and support risk‑assessment for business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, advise on regulatory changes and assist in implementing compliance policies.
• Coordinate trademark filings and renewals with external attorneys.
• Liaise with government authorities, draft statutory communications and manage incoming legal notices.

Required profile

• Strong legal drafting and research abilities.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills.
• Sound knowledge of litigation and corporate legal processes.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, documentation and confidentiality standards.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation management.

Required skills

• MS Office