Legal Executive

Position: Legal Executive

Department: Legal

Location: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Industry: Solar Manufacturing

Reporting To: Legal Manager / Head – Legal

Job Summary The Legal Executive will support the Legal Department in managing contracts, legal documentation, statutory compliance, legal research, notices, and day-to-day legal matters related to the company's manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management

- Review, draft and coordinate agreements, contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements and other commercial documents.
- Identify legal and commercial risks in contracts and highlight them to the reporting manager.
- Maintain a database of executed and ongoing contracts.
- Track contract expiry, renewal and termination dates.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, HR, EHS, Operations and other departments for contract-related matters.

2. Legal Compliance

- Assist in monitoring statutory and regulatory compliances applicable to the manufacturing facility.
- Maintain compliance trackers and supporting documents.
- Coordinate with relevant departments for timely completion of compliance requirements.
- Monitor applicable amendments, notifications and regulatory updates.

3. Legal Research

- Conduct research on applicable laws, rules, regulations, notifications and government orders.
- Prepare legal notes and summaries for internal review.
- Support the Legal Manager in analysing legal issues affecting business operations.

4. Legal Documentation

- Maintain legal records, agreements, notices, licences, registrations and correspondence.
- Prepare document checklists and maintain proper filing systems.
- Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of legal documents.

5.



Notices & Disputes

- Assist in preparing and reviewing legal notices and responses.
- Maintain records of ongoing disputes and legal matters.
- Coordinate with external advocates and legal consultants under the supervision of the Legal Manager.
- Track important dates, hearings and documentation relating to legal matters.

6. Manufacturing & Business Support

- Provide legal support to Procurement, HR, Finance, EHS, Quality, Administration and other departments.
- Assist in matters relating to vendors, contractors, customers and service providers.
- Support due diligence and documentation for business transactions.
- Identify potential legal risks in business processes and escalate them appropriately.

Key Skills
- Valuable knowledge of contract law and commercial agreements.
- Understanding of Indian corporate and labour laws.
- Good legal research and drafting skills.
- Strong documentation and record-management skills.
- Good communication and negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
- Proficiency in MS Office/Excel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualification
- LL.B. / B.A. LL.B. / B.B.A. LL.B.
- Relevant experience in a manufacturing, corporate or commercial legal environment will be an advantage.
- Freshers/Graduate Apprentices with relevant legal exposure may also be considered for suitable roles.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)
- Timely contract review and execution.
- Accuracy of legal documentation.
- Contract renewal and expiry tracking.
- Timely compliance monitoring.
- Proper maintenance of legal records.
- Timely escalation of legal risks.
- Effective coordination with internal departments and external legal counsel.

📌 Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee (New Delhi)
🏢 Gautam Solar
📍 New Delhi