About the Organization
Nisje is inviting applications for the position of Corporate Legal Counsel. The organization is seeking an experienced legal professional to serve as its principal legal advisor, providing strategic legal guidance across multiple jurisdictions while supporting corporate governance, commercial operations, regulatory compliance, and business growth.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity – Corporate Legal Counsel
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
Applicants should:
- Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution.
- Be admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Have a minimum of 5 years of post-admission experience in corporate, commercial, or in-house legal practice.
- Demonstrate experience in:
- Commercial contracts
- Corporate governance
- Regulatory compliance
- Employment law
- FEMA compliance, including FDI, ODI, ECB, RBI reporting, and cross-border transactions
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) relating to procurement, manufacturing, exports of services, reverse charge mechanism, and input tax credit
- Indian transfer pricing regulations, including Form 3CEB coordination
- Possess strong commercial judgment, organizational skills, and professional integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advising organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience working in internationally distributed organizations.
- Knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, data privacy, and corporate governance.
- Experience managing external legal counsel and cross-functional teams.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Advising on corporate governance and statutory compliance.
- Managing board governance, corporate records, shareholder matters, and statutory filings.
- Drafting governance documents, board resolutions, policies, and meeting minutes.
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments.
Commercial Contracts & Legal Advisory
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on:
- Supplier Agreements
- Consultancy Agreements
- Service Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Licensing Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Other commercial contracts
- Identifying legal and commercial risks while providing practical business solutions.
- Developing and maintaining contract templates and legal precedents.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Managing litigation, arbitration, regulatory proceedings, and dispute resolution matters.
- Coordinating with external legal counsel.
- Advising leadership on litigation strategy and legal risk mitigation.
Corporate Transactions
- Supporting mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructures, investments, and strategic transactions.
- Conducting legal due diligence and transaction documentation.
- Advising management on regulatory and governance implications.
Employment & Workforce Advisory
- Advising management and Human Resources on employment contracts, workplace disputes, and labour law compliance.
- Supporting employee relations and workplace legal risk management.
Intellectual Property Management
- Advising on the protection, registration, and enforcement of intellectual property.
- Drafting IP licensing, confidentiality, assignment, and related agreements.
- Coordinating with external intellectual property counsel.
Strategic Legal Advisory
- Acting as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership.
- Supporting strategic business initiatives through commercially focused legal advice.
- Developing scalable legal processes and governance frameworks.
Mode of Work
- Hybrid (Office-based role with flexibility)
- Location: Trivandrum, Kerala
- Employment Type: Full-time
- International travel may be required from time to time.
Salary
- Compensation: Up to ₹15,00,000 per annum, depending upon experience and current remuneration.
Perks
- Health insurance allowance.
- Two weeks of paid annual leave.
- National holidays and sick leave.
- End-of-year performance bonus of up to half a month’s salary.
- Opportunity to work on international corporate legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply through the official LinkedIn job posting.
Additional Information
- The role offers significant autonomy and responsibility, making it suitable for legal professionals who enjoy solving complex business and legal challenges.
- Candidates should be comfortable working closely with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external legal advisors while contributing to the organization’s long-term strategic growth.
Official Application Link
Official LinkedIn Notification
