Rajalakshmi Group and its associated entities are looking for an accomplished and commercially minded legal professional to join the organisation as Senior Manager – Legal & Corporate Affairs.
This is an in-house legal role for someone who enjoys being close to business and institutional decision-making. We are looking for a lawyer who can understand the commercial intent behind a transaction, identify and manage legal risks, and work with management and external counsel to take matters through to closure.
The role will work across a diverse group of activities spanning education, infrastructure, real estate, technology ventures, research collaborations, commercial contracts and new projects.
The Role
The Senior Manager – Legal & Corporate Affairs will act as an key internal legal resource for the organisation and will:
Review, negotiate and help structure commercial agreements, MoUs, leases, vendor and service contracts, technology agreements, partnerships and institutional collaborations.
Support corporate transactions, investments, new ventures,



property transactions and major infrastructure projects.
Coordinate with and manage the organisation’s external lawyers, law firms, consultants and specialists, ensuring matters are followed through effectively.
Work with senior management on corporate law, contractual, regulatory and governance matters.
Support legal due diligence and documentation for acquisitions, investments, financing and strategic projects.
Oversee litigation and disputes from the organisation’s side, while working with specialist external advocates where court representation is required.
Develop stronger internal systems for contracts, documentation, compliance, legal records and risk management.
Provide practical legal advice that balances legal protection with commercial realities and speed of execution.
The Candidate
We would particularly like to meet candidates who:
Hold an LL.B./B.A. LL.B. or equivalent qualification, preferably from a l

📌 Senior Manager- Legal (Chennai)
🏢 Rajalakshmi Engineering College
📍 Chennai