About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Executive to take ownership of the company’s day-to-day legal operations, contractual documentation, and compliance requirements. The role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders, external legal advisors, vendors, and regulatory authorities to ensure that the organization’s legal interests are protected and its statutory obligations are met.

The ideal candidate should have strong corporate legal experience, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to independently manage legal matters with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of contracts, agreements, NDAs, employment-related documents, vendor agreements, client agreements, and other legal documentation
- Review commercial and operational arrangements from a legal and risk perspective and highlight potential concerns or exposures
- Oversee and track statutory and regulatory compliance applicable to the organization, including labour and corporate law requirements
- Coordinate and manage interactions with external legal consultants, advocates, vendors, and government/regulatory authorities
- Maintain and oversee the company’s legal records, contract repository, compliance trackers, and documentation systems
- Partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and Business teams on employee, vendor, client, and commercial legal matters
- Handle legal notices, official correspondence, disputes, and documentation, ensuring timely responses and appropriate follow-ups
- Conduct legal research on applicable laws, regulations, and amendments and assess their potential impact on the organization




- Support the company on matters relating to labour laws, intellectual property rights, contracts, employment matters, and corporate legal requirements
- Identify potential legal and compliance risks and recommend appropriate corrective or preventive actions
- Prepare periodic reports and updates on contracts, compliance status, legal matters, notices, and outstanding actions for management review
- Ensure timely closure of legal documentation and compliance-related activities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality

Required Skils & Qualifications:

- LLB or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in Law
- 2-3 years of relevant in-house/corporate legal experience, preferably in a growing organization or corporate environment
- Strong practical understanding of corporate contracts, labour laws, employment documentation, compliance, and IPR
- Proven experience in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and risk identification
- Strong command of written and spoken English, with excellent legal drafting and communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple legal matters, stakeholders, and deadlines
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to identify legal and documentation gaps
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong sense of ownership, confidentiality, and qualified judgment

What we are looking for:

Someone who can go beyond simply preparing documents and take ownership of the company’s legal function, proactively identify risks, ensure timely compliance, and provide practical legal support to business and leadership teams.

Interested candidates can share their CV at: [email protected]

📌 Legal Executive (Kolkata)
🏢 Adbuffs
📍 Kolkata