Legal Executive (Work From Home)

Job Title: Legal Executive (Work From Home)

Reporting to: VP- Finance, Legal Affairs, & Compliance

Location: Remote (India-based)

Commitment: Minimum 2-year tenure

Role Overview

We're seeking a sharp, motivated Legal Executive to support our multi-country operations across India & Malaysia. The ideal candidate is a young lawyer recently called to the Bar, eager to gain cross-border exposure in corporate law, contracts, & compliance - working directly with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Drafting: Review, vet, & structure commercial agreements, NDAs, and partner contracts to ensure compliance with Indian & Malaysian legal frameworks.

Legal & Regulatory Advisory: Provide first-level advice on legal, statutory, & regulatory issues impacting the company's Indian operations; coordinate with external counsel as required.

Compliance & Risk Management:

Maintain records of licenses, registrations, & statutory filings (MCA, GST, etc.).

Conduct internal compliance checks & audits of documents and processes.

Recommend corrective actions for identified legal or compliance gaps.

Cross-border Coordination: Liaise with the Indonesia-based compliance team for documentation, audit, & filing support.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain well-structured records, update contract databases, & prepare legal summaries or reports for management.

Employee Awareness: Assist in communicating regulatory updates & compliance guidelines to internal teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university.

Enrolled as an Advocate (called to the Bar).

02 years of post-qualification experience.

Good understanding of company law, contract law, and regulatory filings.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, & Google Sheets.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills in English.

Self-driven, detail-oriented, & capable of handling confidential information.

Compensation & Benefits

Monthly Salary: 28,000 35,000 (depending on experience & capability).

Annual Bonus: Performance-based (20,000 30,000).

Work Mode: Remote / Work From Home.

Growth: Direct mentorship under the CFO with exposure to multi-country legal operations & startup management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Recently called to the Bar or with early-stage corporate legal experience.

Looking for long-term career growth, not a short-term legal gig.

Strong ownership mindset & readiness to learn across jurisdictions.