Job Description

Senior Legal Executive
Experience: 5-6 Years
Department: Legal & Compliance
Reporting To: Director / Management
Location: Dadar West, Mumbai

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly competent and proactive Senior Legal Executive with 5-6 years of experience to independently manage the organization's legal, contractual, compliance, litigation, and regulatory functions. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in real estate, construction, corporate, labor, and commercial laws, along with hands-on experience in contract drafting, arbitration, debt recovery, MSME matters, and legal risk management.
The role requires the ability to independently handle legal assignments, coordinate with external counsel, represent the organization before authorities, and provide strategic legal guidance to support business operations and growth.

Key Responsibilities
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize various legal documents including:
• Client Agreements
• Vendor and Consultant Contracts
• Service Agreements
• Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Lease and Leave & License Agreements
• Employment Agreements
• Partnership and Joint Venture Agreements
• Legal Notices and Settlement Agreements
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate legal safeguards.
• Manage contract lifecycle, renewals, amendments, compliance obligations, and documentation.

Real Estate, Construction & Corporate Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable real estate, construction, architectural, commercial, and corporate laws.
• Conduct legal due diligence for property acquisitions, leasing transactions, partnerships, and strategic business arrangements.
• Review title documents, development agreements, approvals, licenses, zoning regulations, and statutory permissions.
• Advise management on legal risks associated with projects and business transactions.

Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

• Independently manage litigation matters from initiation through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, legal notices, replies, claims, counterclaims, and settlement documentation.
• Handle arbitration proceedings, mediation matters, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Coordinate with advocates, solicitors, and external legal consultants.
• Represent the organization before courts, tribunals, arbitration forums, and regulatory authorities when required.

Debt Recovery & MSME Matters

• Independently handle high-value debt recovery matters and legal recovery proceedings.
• Draft demand notices, recovery notices, legal communications, and settlement agreements.
• Manage cases under the MSME Development Act and coordinate recovery proceedings before MSME Facilitation Councils.
• Liaise with external counsel and stakeholders to ensure effective recovery of outstanding dues.
• Monitor contractual defaults and initiate appropriate legal action.

Employment Law & HR Support

• Draft and review employment agreements, HR policies, confidentiality agreements, and employee handbooks.
• Advise management and HR on labor law compliance and employee-related legal matters.
• Support disciplinary proceedings, employee disputes, investigations, and workplace compliance initiatives.

Intellectual Property & Legal Protection

• Assist in protection and management of intellectual property assets, including:
• Trademarks
• Copyrights
• Design Registrations
• Brand Assets
• Coordinate registrations, renewals, oppositions, and enforcement actions.

Regulatory & Government Liaison

• Liaise with government authorities, municipal corporations, regulatory agencies, and statutory bodies.
• Obtain necessary approvals, registrations, licenses, and regulatory clearances.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory documents and legal filings.

Legal Research & Advisory

• Conduct research on property laws, zoning regulations, building codes, labor laws, and corporate regulations.
• Provide legal opinions, compliance recommendations, and risk assessments to management.
• Keep the organization updated on changes in laws, regulations, and industry-specific legal developments affecting the architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate sectors.

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a recognized university.
• Enrolment with the Bar Council preferred.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in legal practice, corporate legal departments, real estate, construction, infrastructure, or architectural firms.

Mandatory Experience

• Strong experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Independent handling of litigation and arbitration matters.
• Experience in employee agreement drafting and labor law compliance.
• Proven expertise in high-value debt recovery matters.
• Working knowledge and practical handling of MSME disputes and recovery proceedings.
• Experience in real estate due diligence and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to independently manage legal matters with minimal supervision.

Required Skills

• Excellent legal drafting and documentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, real estate, labor, and contract laws.
• Expertise in arbitration, dispute resolution, and recovery proceedings.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Core Competencies

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Employee Agreement Drafting
• Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
• Litigation Management
• High-Value Debt Recovery
• MSME Recovery Proceedings
• Real Estate & Property Law
• Construction & Infrastructure Compliance
• Corporate Legal Advisory
• Employment & Labor Laws
• Intellectual Property Protection
• Government & Regulatory Liaison
• Legal Risk Management

Preferred Industry Background
Candidates with experience in Architecture, Construction, Infrastructure, Real Estate Development, Engineering Consultancy, or Corporate Legal Departments will be preferred.

Regards,

Lav Chokhani

Talent Corner HR Services

9620166969

lav.chokhani@talentcorner.in

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