JOB DESCRIPTION – LEGAL OFFICER

Company: Royal Infraconstru Ltd.
Position: Legal Advisor
Department: Legal
Location: Kolkata
Industry: Infrastructure / Construction / EPC
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Royal Infraconstru Ltd.

Royal Infraconstru Ltd. is a well-established infrastructure and construction company, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Salt Lake, Kolkata.

The company is involved in major infrastructure projects across India, particularly railways, bridges, flyovers, highways, structural steel fabrication & erection, pipelines, industrial structures and other civil engineering projects.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Legal Advisor to manage the company's day-to-day legal requirements, with primary responsibility for legal documentation, legal drafting, contract review, legal advisory and arbitration-related matters.

The candidate will work closely with the Management, Project, Contracts, Commercial and Finance teams and provide practical legal advice on various business and project-related matters.

The role may also require occasional travel to project sites, client offices, government authorities, courts, tribunals or other locations, depending on business requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. LEGAL DOCUMENTATION

- Prepare, review and maintain various legal documents, agreements, contracts, notices and correspondence.
- Review project-related documentation and identify potential legal risks.
- Maintain proper records of legal documents, agreements, notices, claims and disputes.
- Ensure legal documentation is complete, accurate and properly executed.

2. LEGAL DRAFTING

- Draft agreements, contracts, notices, replies, legal letters, undertakings, affidavits, declarations and other legal documents.
- Draft responses to legal notices, claims and contractual communications.
- Assist in preparing documentation relating to disputes,



claims and arbitration proceedings.
- Review and modify legal documents received from clients, consultants, vendors, contractors and other parties.

3. CONTRACT REVIEW & ADVISORY

- Review construction, infrastructure, EPC, subcontract and commercial agreements.
- Advise management and project teams on contractual obligations, rights, liabilities and potential risks.
- Identify unfavourable contractual clauses and suggest appropriate modifications.
- Provide legal advice on contractual disputes, delays, claims, payments, termination and other project-related matters.
- Support the Contracts/Commercial team in interpretation of contractual clauses.

4. ARBITRATION & DISPUTE MANAGEMENT

- Handle and coordinate arbitration-related matters.
- Assist in preparation of statements of claim, statements of defence, rejoinders, submissions and supporting documents.
- Coordinate with external advocates, counsels and legal consultants.
- Monitor ongoing arbitration cases, hearings, deadlines and documentation.
- Assist management in developing appropriate legal strategies for disputes and claims.
- Maintain a proper database/status report of ongoing legal and arbitration matters.

5. LEGAL ADVISORY

- Provide timely and practical legal advice to management and various departments.
- Advise project teams on legal and contractual issues arising during project execution.
- Highlight potential legal risks and recommend suitable preventive measures.
- Keep management informed about important developments in ongoing legal matters.

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LITIGATION & EXTERNAL COUNSEL COORDINATION

- Coordinate with external lawyers, advocates and legal consultants.
- Assist in handling matters before courts, tribunals, arbitration forums and other authorities, as applicable.
- Maintain case files, hearing schedules, legal opinions and related documentation.
- Follow up on legal matters and ensure timely submission of required documents.

7. PROJECT & SITE SUPPORT

- Provide legal support to project teams on contractual and documentation-related issues.
- Review legal issues arising at project sites and coordinate with the concerned departments.
- Visit project sites or other locations whenever required for legal matters, meetings, documentation or dispute resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Required:
- LL.B. / Bachelor of Law from a recognized university
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in legal functions

- Preferred:

- LL.M. or additional qualification in Corporate/Commercial/Construction Law
- Experience in Infrastructure, Construction, EPC, Engineering, Contract Management or related industries
- Hands-on experience in:
- Construction/EPC contract matters
- Arbitration and commercial disputes
- Legal drafting
- Contract review and interpretation
- Infrastructure/project-related legal matters
- Coordination with external advocates and legal consultants

REQUIRED SKILLS

- Strong legal drafting and documentation skills
- Good knowledge of contract law and commercial law
- Practical experience in arbitration and dispute resolution
- Strong contract review and risk-assessment skills
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to understand and interpret complex contractual clauses
- Valuable coordination and follow-up skills
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple legal matters
- Proficiency in MS Office

📌 Legal Officer (Kolkata)
🏢 Royal Infraconstru
📍 Kolkata