Legal Manager Contract Specialist

Year    TN, IN, India

Job Description

Job Title:

Manager - Legal (Contract Specialist)

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Company:

Express Infrastructure Private Limited

Experience:

7-10 years

Employment Type:

Full-time | On-site

To Apply:

Send your resume to

premkumar@expressavenue.in


Contact:

Mr. Prem Kumar - HR | +91 91500 85097

Role Summary



We are seeking an experienced

Manager - Legal (Contract Specialist)

to handle contract drafting, review, negotiation, and management across our mall, hotel, residential, and vendor operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in

commercial contracts, vendor and service agreements, retail leasing (Leave & Licence), and regulatory compliance

. This role is pivotal to ensuring legally sound, risk-mitigated, and business-aligned contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Review

Draft, review, and finalize

commercial agreements

,

Leave & Licence agreements

, vendor contracts, NDAs, and MoUs.

Ensure all contracts are legally compliant and align with business objectives.

Negotiation & Risk Management

Lead legal negotiations with vendors, tenants, service providers, and project partners.

Identify, assess, and mitigate

contractual risks

, including indemnity, liability, breach, and termination clauses.

Contract Lifecycle Management

Maintain a

contract repository

and ensure timely renewals, terminations, and amendments.

Monitor compliance with contract terms and performance metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with mall operations, procurement, projects, hospitality, and finance teams for contract execution.

Support pre-contract strategy and post-contract obligations.

Legal Advisory & Compliance

Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation, disputes, and claims.

Ensure compliance with laws related to

contracts, licensing, property leasing, and service delivery

.

Dispute Management

Assist in

dispute resolution

, contract enforcement, and liaise with external legal counsel when required.

Qualifications & Experience



Education:

LLB (mandatory); LLM or Contract Law specialization (preferred)

Experience:

7-10 years in corporate legal or in-house counsel roles

Sector Exposure:

Retail leasing, infrastructure, commercial contracts, facility management, or hospitality

Key Skills



Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Deep understanding of

contract law

, lease/license agreements, and statutory compliance

Excellent written and verbal communication in

English



Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts concurrently

Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Paid sick time Provident Fund
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3845775
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    TN, IN, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year