Legal Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION SENIOR EXECUTIVE LEGAL

Company: Parekh E-Com and Warehousing Services Pvt. Ltd.

Position: Senior Executive – Legal

Department: Legal

Location: Goregaon, Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Executive – Legal to manage commercial contracts, legal documentation, litigation coordination, statutory compliance, and legal advisory activities. The candidate will be responsible for safeguarding the company's legal and commercial interests while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements, including 3PL agreements, warehousing contracts, freight forwarding agreements, distribution agreements, vendor contracts, and confidentiality agreements.

2. Legal Notices and Correspondence: Prepare and issue legal notices to customers concerning outstanding payments, cheque dishonour, and other financial matters. Draft appropriate replies to legal notices and other legal communications.

3. Litigation Management: Coordinate with external advocates for court filings, case follow-ups, and handling of litigation matters. Maintain case records and regularly update litigation status reports.

4. Legal Due Diligence and Compliance: Conduct legal due diligence and monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and other statutory requirements.

5. Licenses and Regulatory Approvals: Assist in obtaining and renewing statutory licenses, Goods and Services Tax (GST) registrations, and other regulatory approvals, as applicable.

6. Agreement Renewal and Expiry Management: Monitor agreement expiry dates and coordinate the preparation of renewal, extension, and termination documentation.

7. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate legal records and ensure timely updates in the Document Management System (DMS). Ensure the submission of reports as per business requirements.

8. MIS and Tracking: Prepare and maintain MIS reports related to commercial agreements, litigation tracking, contract renewals, and compliance matters.

9. Legal Advisory Support: Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, potential legal risks, and business-related legal matters to protect the company's interests.

Desired Candidate Profile

• A degree in Law (LL.B.) is preferred.
• Relevant experience in legal operations, contract management, commercial agreements, and compliance.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, transportation, or 3PL businesses would be an advantage.
• Strong drafting, reviewing, negotiation, and legal documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of commercial laws, contractual obligations, statutory compliance, and litigation procedures.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with external advocates, customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, MIS reporting, and document management systems.

Key Competencies

• Contract Drafting and Management
• Legal Compliance and Due Diligence
• Litigation Coordination
• Legal Notices and Recovery Matters
• Statutory Licenses and Regulatory Approvals
• Agreement Lifecycle Management
• Legal Documentation and MIS Reporting
• Stakeholder Management and Risk Mitigation