Job Description

Legal Assistant (Leather Design & Product Development)

Position Summary

We are a leading

Leather Designing and Product Development

company based in

Chennai

, seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Assistant to support our operations. This role requires providing high-level administrative and legal support, with a critical emphasis on understanding and managing

contracts

relevant to design, manufacturing, and supply chains. The ideal candidate will be a meticulous professional with substantial experience, an exceptional command of the English language, and is preferably located locally.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Focus:

Draft, review, organize, and maintain a high volume of commercial contracts pertinent to the leather goods industry, including

Supplier Agreements, NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements), Design Licensing, Material Sourcing Contracts

, and agreements with overseas clients/vendors.

Documentation & Compliance:

Prepare, revise, and proofread various legal documents, correspondence, and reports with meticulous attention to detail. Assist in maintaining corporate compliance records relevant to the industry.

Administrative & Organizational Support:

Manage attorney calendars, schedule critical meetings (especially those with overseas partners), and handle confidential legal and business correspondence.

Filing and Retrieval:

Maintain and organize both physical and electronic legal files, ensuring quick and efficient retrieval of complex product development and manufacturing agreements.

Liaison:

Act as a professional liaison between the legal department, the

Design/Product Development teams

, and external counsel or vendor/client legal teams.
Required Qualifications and Experience

Experience and Education

A

minimum of 4 to 6 years of proven experience

working as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a similar capacity, ideally within the

manufacturing, export, design, or product development sectors.

A diploma or degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.
Skills and Competencies

Exceptional Contract Expertise:

Very strong, demonstrated understanding of

commercial contracts, contract lifecycle management

, and related legal fields. Familiarity with terms specific to sourcing, manufacturing, or design is a significant advantage.

Superior English Language Proficiency:

Must possess an

extremely strong command over the English language

(both written and verbal), including impeccable grammar, spelling, punctuation, and professional drafting skills required for international correspondence.

Location Preference:

Must be based in Chennai

or willing to relocate immediately. Local candidates are strongly preferred.

Technical Proficiency:

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable with document management systems.

Organizational Excellence:

Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced product development environment.
Why Join Us?

Based in Chennai, we are a leader in leather design and product development. You will be an integral part of a dynamic team, where your skills in contract management and attention to detail will directly support our creative and manufacturing objectives.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹350,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person