About the Organization
Elsevier is a leading global information analytics and publishing company. Its Global Rights and Legal Team comprises attorneys and legal professionals who work closely with business teams to deliver practical, strategic, and compliant legal solutions while protecting the organization’s commercial and intellectual property interests.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity (In-House Role)
About the Job
Elsevier is inviting applications for the position of Associate Counsel to support its business operations through contract drafting and review, legal risk assessment, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. The role also involves contributing to departmental initiatives relating to contracts, training, and process improvement.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The Associate Counsel will be responsible for:
- Drafting and reviewing service contracts, work orders, and statements of work
- Ensuring contractual compliance with applicable laws and Elsevier or RELX internal policies
- Identifying, assessing, and escalating high-risk legal issues
- Drafting contracts using standard templates with appropriate legal clauses
- Proofreading and reviewing legal documents for accuracy, consistency, formatting, and compliance
- Updating and maintaining contract templates
- Summarizing legal documents and legal principles for internal stakeholders
- Supporting contract-related projects, including training, automation, and process improvements
- Working closely with senior legal team members and cross-functional departments
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and professional discretion
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- LL.B. degree from a recognized university
- Prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal team
- Strong understanding of Intellectual Property Rights and copyright law
- Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
- Basic knowledge of the publishing industry
- Strong legal writing, communication, and report-drafting skills
- Project management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work under tight timelines with effective prioritization
- Experience with legal software or systems will be an added advantage
Work Environment and Benefits
Elsevier offers a supportive and flexible work environment with benefits including:
- Comprehensive health insurance for self, immediate family, and parents
- Group life and accident insurance
- Flexible working hours and work-life balance initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program and medical screening
- Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
- Long-service awards and new baby gift
- Subsidized meals and free home–office–home transport in Chennai
- Paid leave including casual, sick, privilege, compassionate, and public holidays
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply through Elsevier’s official recruitment portal as per company norms using the link provided in the original notification. https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ElsevierJobs/job/Associate-Counsel_R107608-1
