Job Description – Management Trainee (Legal)

1. Main Mission

To support the legal team in litigation, compliance, and real estate activities while gaining hands-on exposure to corporate legal practices at Lactalis India.

2. Role / Position
- Role:
Legal Trainee
- Designation:
Management Trainee – Legal
- Location:
Corporate Office, Chennai

3. Reporting

Reports to
Litigation Manager, Chennai

4. Scope of Responsibilities
- Litigation Support:
Assist in initiating and defending legal proceedings (civil, criminal, consumer, arbitration) under guidance of senior team members.
- Court Proceedings:
Attend hearings, maintain case files, and track updates in litigation MIS.
- Drafting:
Prepare drafts of complaints, petitions, replies to notices, and basic contracts under supervision.
- Coordination:
Liaise with advocates, consultants, statutory authorities, and internal stakeholders.
- Compliance:
Support local offices in understanding legal requirements and compliance matters.
- Research:




Conduct legal research using tools like Manupatra and prepare case summaries.
- Documentation:
Assist in drafting notices, contracts, deeds, bonds, and agreements.
- Learning Exposure:
Gain practical knowledge of corporate legal processes, multitasking, and stakeholder communication.

5. Profile Expected
- Educational Qualification:
Fresh Law Graduates (LLB / B.A.BL (Hons.)) from recognized universities in India.
- Experience:
Freshers (0–1 year).
- Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Basic knowledge of legal research tools (Manupatra preferred).
- Languages:
English (mandatory), Hindi/Tamil/Telugu preferred.
- Attributes:
- Willingness to travel (up to 50%).
- Robust communication and drafting skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to corporate environment.

📌 Legal Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 lactalis india
📍 Chennai