Legal Job | Associate Counsel at Elsevier [Contracts]: Apply Now!

About Elsevier

Elsevier is a global information analytics and publishing company. The Global Rights and Legal Team at Elsevier is a collaborative group of attorneys, contracts managers, and legal professionals working closely with business teams to deliver practical and strategic legal solutions while safeguarding the organization’s interests.

About the Job

Elsevier is hiring an Associate Counsel to provide proactive, efficient, and confidential legal support to its business operations. The role primarily involves contract review and drafting, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies, identifying and escalating legal risks, and supporting broader departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

The Associate Counsel will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and drafting contractual documentation including service contracts, work orders, and statements of work
• Ensuring contracts comply with applicable law and Elsevier/RELX policies
• Identifying and escalating high-risk legal issues
• Drafting contracts using standard templates and inserting appropriate legal provisions
• Proofreading and reviewing legal documents for accuracy, consistency, grammar, formatting, and compliance with templates
• Reviewing and updating contract templates as required
• Summarizing legal documents and legal principles
• Supporting contract-related projects such as training, automation, and process improvement
• Working collaboratively with senior team members and other departments
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and professional discretion

Eligibility & Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognized university
• Experience working in a legal team, either in a law firm or in-house environment
• Strong knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and copyright law
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
• Basic knowledge of the publishing industry
• Strong writing, communication, and report-drafting skills
• Project management skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work under tight schedules with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience working with software, systems, or applications is preferred

Work Environment & Benefits

Elsevier promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health insurance (covering self, immediate family, and parents)
• Group life and accident insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical screening
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Long-service awards and new baby gift
• Subsidized meals (Chennai)
• Paid leaves including casual, sick, privilege, compassionate, and public holidays
• Free home–office–home transport (applicable in Chennai)

Location

Chennai

Application Procedure

Interested candidates may apply through Elsevier’s official recruitment process as per company norms.

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