Legal Counsel

Job Title : Experienced Legal Counsel

Department : Legal & Compliance

Location : Chennai / India

Employment Type : Full-Time

Work Mode : Hybrid (onsite + remote )

Experience Required : Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience

Reports To : Head of Legal

About the Company

We are a multidisciplinary professional services organization providing integrated accounting, taxation, compliance, and legal advisory solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients across industries. Our firm is committed to delivering high-quality, practical, and compliant solutions that empower businesses to operate efficiently and ethically.

Position Overview

As a Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting both internal and client-facing legal matters. You will provide expert guidance on corporate, commercial, tax, and regulatory issues, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and supporting the firm's strategic initiatives. This is a full-time, hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work both remotely and from our office as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support and advisory on corporate, commercial, taxation, and compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents including contracts, agreements, NDAs, and client engagement letters.
• Work closely with the accounting and taxation teams to provide holistic legal and compliance solutions to clients.
• Conduct legal research, interpret complex legislation, and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance with laws such as the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST Act, and other relevant regulations.
• Manage and coordinate external counsels for litigation, arbitration, or regulatory proceedings.
• Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting the firm and its clients.
• Assist in policy formulation, contract management systems, and compliance frameworks.
• Support dispute resolution, due diligence, and corporate restructuring processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure professional ethics in all engagements.

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