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Legal Executive

Adbuffs · Greater Kolkata Area

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About the Role:We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Executive to take ownership of the company’s day-to-day legal operations, contractual documentation, and compliance requirements. The role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders, external legal advisors, vendors, and regulatory authorities to ensure that the organization’s legal interests are protected and its statutory obligations are met.The ideal candidate should have strong corporate legal experience, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to independently manage legal matters with minimal supervision.Key Responsibilities:Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of contracts, agreements, NDAs, employment-related documents, vendor agreements, client agreements, and other legal documentationReview commercial and operational arrangements from a legal and risk perspective and highlight potential concerns or exposuresOversee and track statutory and regulatory compliance applicable to the organization, including labour and corporate law requirementsCoordinate and manage interactions with external legal consultants, advocates, vendors, and government/regulatory authoritiesMaintain and oversee the company’s legal records, contract repository, compliance trackers, and documentation systemsPartner with HR, Finance, Operations, and Business teams on employee, vendor, client, and commercial legal mattersHandle legal notices, official correspondence, disputes, and documentation, ensuring timely responses and appropriate follow-upsConduct legal research on applicable laws, regulations, and amendments and assess their potential impact on the organizationSupport the company on matters relating to labour laws, intellectual property rights, contracts, employment matters, and corporate legal requirementsIdentify potential legal and compliance risks and recommend appropriate corrective or preventive actionsPrepare periodic reports and updates on contracts, compliance status, legal matters, notices, and outstanding actions for management reviewEnsure timely closure of legal documentation and compliance-related activities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and confidentialityRequired Skils & Qualifications:LLB or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in Law2-3 years of relevant in-house/corporate legal experience, preferably in a growing organization or corporate environmentStrong practical understanding of corporate contracts, labour laws, employment documentation, compliance, and IPRProven experience in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and risk identificationStrong command of written and spoken English, with excellent legal drafting and communication skillsAbility to independently manage multiple legal matters, stakeholders, and deadlinesStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsHigh attention to detail with the ability to identify legal and documentation gapsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teamsStrong sense of ownership, confidentiality, and professional judgmentWhat we are looking for:Someone who can go beyond simply preparing documents and take ownership of the company’s legal function, proactively identify risks, ensure timely compliance, and provide practical legal support to business and leadership teams.Interested candidates can share their CV at: hr@adbuffs.comData Protection: By submitting this application, you provide your free and informed consent to Adbuffs Media to collect and process your personal data solely for recruitment evaluation purposes. You have the right to withdraw your consent, request access to, or request deletion of your data at any time by contacting hr@adbuffs.com. Data will be retained for Six (6) months and will not be shared with third parties except as required by law.