Hiring: Corporate Legal Counsel (Immediate Joiner)
Location: Chennai (Onsite)
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Senior Corporate Legal Counsel

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Chennai. This role is ideal for a proactive legal professional with solid expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, compliance, and stakeholder advisory, who can operate confidently in a fast-paced IT services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance & Compliance
Advise senior management and leadership on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance documents, policies, resolutions, and statutory records.
Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws and regulatory requirements.
Track legal and regulatory updates and recommend actions to mitigate impact.
Commercial & Contract Management
Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial contracts including:
Client and vendor agreements
Service, licensing, and NDA agreements
Strategic partnerships and joint ventures
Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation, risk exposure, and enforcement.

Risk Management & Legal Advisory
Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks across business operations.
Provide timely legal advice on business initiatives, investments, and operational decisions.




Support internal teams on legal implications and best practices.

Litigation & Dispute Handling
Manage legal disputes, claims, notices, and litigation matters.
Coordinate with external counsels and ensure cost-effective legal representation.
Review regulatory notices and recommend appropriate legal responses.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Compliance, Finance, HR, Sales, and Operations teams.
Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB); LLM is an advantage.
- Enrolled with the Bar Council / eligible to practice law.
- 8–12 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal roles.
- Prior experience in IT services, corporate organizations, MNCs, or reputed law firms preferred.
- Strong exposure to corporate law, contracts, compliance, and dispute management.

Skills & Competencies
Corporate Law & Commercial Contracting
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
Legal Drafting & Negotiation
Risk Assessment & Dispute Resolution
Strong stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities

What We're Looking For
Immediate or short-notice joiners preferred
Strong business orientation with a practical legal mindset
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

📌 Corporate and Compliance Legal Counsel (Chennai)
🏢 TECEZE
📍 Chennai