Senior Legal Inhouse Counsel

Job Description:

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Legal Counsel to lead our legal team, drive business growth, and cultivate client relationships. This role combines traditional legal responsibilities with a strategic focus on identifying business opportunities, overseeing client acquisition, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to both legal excellence and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Growth:
• Develop and execute innovative strategies to drive business growth, focusing on client acquisition and market expansion.
• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, providing ideas and strategic insights to the leadership team.
• Act as a liaison with the leadership team, regularly reporting on growth initiatives, outcomes, and progress.
2. Client Management & Acquisition:
• Oversee client acquisition efforts, managing high-level client interactions and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Ensure exceptional client service and satisfaction throughout the engagement lifecycle, from onboarding to service delivery.
• Lead efforts to tailor legal solutions to client needs, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes that align with business objectives.
3. Team Management & Mentorship / Training:
• Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team, fostering a high-performance culture that aligns with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance to team members on client service, business strategy, and professional development.
• Establish clear performance metrics, hold the team accountable to goals, and cultivate a collaborative, solution-oriented work environment.
4. Operational Excellence & Execution:
• Oversee the execution of legal and business strategies, ensuring processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with client and company needs.
• Implement best practices to streamline operations, maximize team productivity, and maintain high standards of legal service.
• Proactively monitor and refine processes to enhance service quality and client satisfaction.
5. Strategic Planning & Outcome Orientation:
• Develop and implement outcome-focused strategies to achieve measurable business results.
• Continuously assess market trends and client needs, adjusting strategies to keep the company at the forefront of legal service innovation.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Law degree from a reputable law school.

- 5+ years of experience in corporate and litigation law.

- Proven track record of leading legal teams and managing complex legal matters.

- Strong understanding of corporate governance, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

- If you are a dynamic and results-oriented lawyer with a passion for legal excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Work Location - Chennai, Ambattur

Interested candidates, kindly share your resume to lakshmi@vakilsearch.com