Details of the Organization

Dorf Ketal is a global leader in specialty chemical manufacturing and services, known for delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company focuses on new chemistry developments, organic growth and strategic acquisitions. It serves the crude oil refining, petrochemical, fuel additives, grease and lubricant industries, along with global markets for specialty catalysts and additives used in polyurethane and polyurea applications. Dorf Ketal is committed to providing exceptional value through expertise and innovation.

Details of the Job/Internship

Dorf Ketal is hiring a Legal Executive with 4–5 years of experience, preferably in corporate legal functions, to join their office in Mumbai. The role involves handling non-litigation and litigation support responsibilities and requires a strong willingness to grow within the organization.

Role and Responsibilities

Non-Litigation (Corporate Legal/Contract Management):

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts including NDAs, vendor agreements, distributorship agreements, MOUs, service level agreements, AMC contracts, deeds of hypothecation, loan and term facility agreements and other business-related documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Support cross-functional teams in contract execution, renewals and termination.
• Manage contract lifecycle and maintain the legal repository.

Litigation Support:

• Assist in drafting and reviewing legal pleadings such as written statements, affidavits, rejoinders and vakalatnamas.
• File legal documents with courts and authorities if required.
• Coordinate with external counsels regarding updates, hearing schedules and case strategies.
• Track and maintain the court diary and litigation MIS.
• Maintain organized legal documents and case files.

General Legal & Compliance Support:

• Conduct legal research on statutes, case laws and regulatory developments.
• Assist in due diligence, compliance tracking and regulatory filings.
• Provide updates to the reporting manager on key legal issues.
• Support internal audits, legal notices and responses.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper custody of sensitive legal documents.

Eligibility

• LL.B. from a reputed institute.
• 4–5 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of Indian contract law, company law and litigation procedure.
• Strong legal drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex legal documents.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong ethics, confidentiality and attention to detail.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Application and Registration Details

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