We are seeking an In-House Legal Executive with 0–4 years of experience in an IT company's legal team to strengthen our legal framework. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, along with expertise in data privacy, IP management, and HR/labor matters.

About the Role:

- He/she should be able to provide independent legal advice on critical organizational matters, including HR & labor compliance, intellectual property management, data privacy, insurance coverage, and regulatory requirements
- The candidate will serve as a strategic partner across delivery, finance, security, and executive teams, driving contract closure and risk mitigation
- The role involves building efficient legal operations, developing policies, and working with a small legal team with a focus on scalability and governance
- Prior in-house legal experience in a tech or IT setting is preferred

Responsibilities:

- Draft, review and redline various agreements, such as NDAs, MSAs, Job Orders, Data Security Agreements, etc.
- Lead contract negotiations with external legal counsel from clients, vendors, and partners to ensure timely and favorable closure
- Serve as a key legal liaison across internal functions, including Finance, Delivery, Security, HR, and Executive Leadership to align legal terms with business objectives




- Provide independent legal advice on critical organizational matters, including HR & labour compliance, intellectual property management, data privacy, insurance coverage, and regulatory requirements
- Develop, review, and implement internal company policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks to strengthen governances
- Design and optimize legal operations by introducing scalable processes, tools, and best practices to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround time
- Play a strategic role in Enterprise Risk Management by collaborating across functions to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks
- Mentor a small legal team; manage performance, resolve escalations, and foster a collaborative work culture
- Act as a bridge between Legal leadership and operational teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely decision-making
- Prior In-House Legal experience in an IT company is a must

Qualifications:

0-4 years of experience in an IT company's legal team

Required Skills:

- Proven track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
- Expertise in data privacy, IP management, and HR/labor matters
- Ability to provide independent legal advice on critical organizational matters

Preferred Skills:

- Prior in-house legal experience in a tech or IT environment

📌 Legal Executive (Secunderabad)
🏢 ValueLabs
📍 Secunderabad