Senior Legal Executive

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned and proactive legal professional to join our legal department as a Senior Legal Executive at K12 Techno Services, located in Bengaluru. This position involves handling diverse legal matters including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, managing litigation processes, protecting trademarks, ensuring compliance, overseeing contract lifecycles, and providing legal advisory across various business functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements such as Master Service Agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, consultancy contracts, infrastructure agreements, MOUs, and related amendments.
• Structure commercial deals to minimize legal risks and align with company objectives, leading negotiations with partners including vendors, trustees, consultants, landlords, and others.
• Provide strategic legal advice during business negotiations and expansion initiatives, supporting management with legally sound commercial solutions.
• Oversee civil, commercial, labor, consumer, arbitration, regulatory, and criminal litigation, coordinating with external legal counsel, preparing strategy and documentation, and monitoring deadlines and court proceedings.
• Manage trademark registrations, renewals, oppositions, and infringement issues; work with trademark attorneys and regulatory bodies and counsel internal teams on intellectual property matters.
• Review and draft tender documents and bid submissions; assess associated legal risks and support business teams during bidding phases.
• Assist with implementation and oversight of data privacy standards under applicable laws, including reviewing privacy policies, data processing agreements, and supporting awareness and compliance efforts.
• Track necessary licenses, approvals, and regulatory registrations for school and corporate operations; coordinate regulatory compliance and liaise with authorities as needed.
• Serve as the legal liaison for schools, educational trusts, internal stakeholders, providing guidance on contractual, compliance, and governance issues, and facilitating agreement execution.
• Maintain and enhance the organization’s litigation management system and legal repository to track all ongoing cases and documentation, generating reports and driving operational efficiencies.
• Develop and implement legal policies, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks, monitor legal developments, conduct risk assessments, and assist in compliance and audit processes.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare advisory reports supporting cross-functional teams on legal implications affecting business operations.
• Lead and mentor junior legal team members, coordinate external counsel, and contribute to process improvements and digital legal solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of an LL.B. degree (3-year or 5-year program) from a recognized university.
• Between 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in corporate legal practice, commercial contract management, litigation, or legal operations.
• Prior experience in sectors like education, corporate services, real estate, infrastructure, or service industries will be advantageous.

Required Skills

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Solid knowledge of contract law, civil and commercial law, and dispute resolution processes.
• Understanding of intellectual property rights and trademark legislation.
• Competence with procurement processes including tenders, bids, and contracts.
• Awareness of data privacy regulations, specifically the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
• Strong research aptitude and analytical skills.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management software, litigation management platforms, and digital legal recordkeeping.