We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Freelancer with solid hands-on experience in drafting, reviewing, vetting, and negotiating commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will ensure that all contracts safeguard the organization's legal and business interests while complying with applicable Indian laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

- Contract Drafting: Draft a wide range of legal agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), vendor contracts, vendor onboarding agreements, employment contracts, and lease/license deeds.
- Document Vetting & Review: Thoroughly review and vet legal contracts submitted by vendors, clients, and third parties to identify legal, financial, and operational risks.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contract terms, indemnity clauses, liability limits, termination rights, and dispute resolution mechanisms with internal stakeholders and external counter-parties.
- Legal Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure corporate documentation complies with relevant Indian laws, including the Indian Contract Act, IT Act, Companies Act, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, and applicable state regulations.
- Standardization: Create and maintain standardized template repositories and standard operating procedures (SOPs)



for routine legal documents to streamline execution timelines.
- Dispute & Pre-Litigation Drafting: Assist in drafting legal notices, responses to legal notices, indemnity claims, and correspondence related to pre-litigation disputes.
- Legal Record Management: Maintain a centralized digital repository of executed contracts, track renewal/expiry dates, and issue advance reminders to business teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from a recognized university or law school in India. Enrollment with the Bar Council of India is preferred.
- Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in contract drafting and vetting within a corporate legal department or law firm.
- Legal Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Indian contract law, commercial transactions, indemnity frameworks, liability caps, and dispute resolution processes.

- Skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal legal English communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong proofreading ability.
- Proficiency in redlining and contract review tools (e.g., MS Word Track Changes, CLM software).
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

📌 We are hiring Legal Freelancer (6 Months - Work from Office) (Chennai)
🏢 Straive
📍 Chennai