Position: Assistant Manager Legal / Senior Executive Legal
Location: Chennai
Department: Legal
Role Overview
The role involves managing legal matters across contracts, litigation, and property-related issues. The incumbent will ensure legal compliance, mitigate risks, and support business functions through effective legal advisory and execution.
Key Responsibilities ?
1. Contract Management ?
Draft, review, vet, and negotiate various agreements including vendor contracts, service agreements, NDAs, lease agreements, etc.
Ensure contracts are compliant with applicable laws and aligned with company policies.
Maintain contract repository and monitor contract lifecycle management.
2. Litigation Management
Handle ongoing litigations, coordinate with external counsels, and track case progress.
Prepare case summaries, legal notices, replies, and documentation.
Represent the organization in legal proceedings where required.
3. Property & Land Matters
Manage legal due diligence for property transactions (purchase, lease, etc.).
Review land records, title documents,



and coordinate registrations.
Liaise with authorities on property-related compliance and approvals.
4. Compliance & Advisory
Provide legal advisory to internal stakeholders on various business matters.
Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
Support in policy drafting and legal risk assessment.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: LLB / LLM from a recognized institution
Experience: 4–6 years (Combination of law firm and/or corporate experience preferred)
Strong exposure to contracts, litigation handling, and property matters
Key Skills Required
Solid drafting and negotiation skills
Knowledge of corporate, civil, and property laws
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously
Preferred Attributes
Experience in FMCG / Manufacturing industry (preferred but not mandatory)
Ability to work independ

📌 Legal Executive (Chennai)
🏢 Cholayil Private
📍 Chennai