17 Sep
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HPM Chemicals & Fertilizers
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India
17 Sep
HPM Chemicals & Fertilizers
India
Position: Legal Officer
Experience: 1 Year
Employment Type: Full time
Department: Legal & Compliance
Location: NSP, Delhi
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Officer with approximately 1 year of relevant experience to support the organization in legal matters, contract management, documentation, compliance, and coordination with external legal counsel.
The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of applicable laws and regulations, strong drafting and documentation skills, and the ability to handle legal matters with confidentiality and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting agreements, contracts, notices, letters, undertakings, and other legal documents.
- Review contracts and identify potential legal risks, obligations, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain and organize legal records, agreements, case files, notices, and other documentation.
- Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Coordinate with external advocates, law firms, consultants, and government authorities whenever required.
- Assist in handling legal notices, disputes, claims, and litigation-related documentation.
- Conduct basic legal research and prepare summaries on relevant laws, regulations, and case laws.
- Track contracts, renewals, statutory requirements, legal notices, and important deadlines.
- Assist in preparing responses to legal notices and other legal correspondence.
- Ensure proper execution, stamping,
registration, and safe custody of agreements and legal documents, wherever applicable.
- Provide legal support to internal departments such as HR, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Business Development.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and business information.
- Perform other legal and compliance-related duties assigned by management.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- LL.B. / Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university.
- Approximately 1 year of relevant experience in corporate/legal practice, preferably in an in-house legal department or law firm.
- Good knowledge of contract drafting and review.
- Basic understanding of corporate, commercial, employment, and applicable regulatory laws.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good command of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Preferred
- Experience in handling corporate/commercial agreements.
- Exposure to litigation and legal notice management.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Enrollment with the relevant State Bar Council would be an advantage, where applicable.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on diverse legal and commercial matters.
- Professional learning and career development opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.
- Joining: Immediate
Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
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