Junior Legal Associate

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Lifecycle Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including NDAs, MSAs, MoUs, vendor and client contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Vet RFPs and other contract documents highlighting issues from a business standpoint
• Ensure timely tracking, renewal, and archival of contracts, maintaining a centralized contract repository.

2. Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to internal teams, including sales, procurement, operations, finance, and project management.
• Support the General Counsel in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal corporate policies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company’s business.

3. Risk Identification & Dispute Support

• Identify legal risks in contracts and operations and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Assist in managing pre-litigation matters, vendor and client disputes, and communication with external counsel.

4. Legal Research & Documentation

• Conduct thorough research on statutes, case law, and regulatory requirements.
• Draft internal legal notes, position papers, and memos on key legal issues impacting the business.
• Prepare legal documentation for internal governance, board meetings, and statutory compliance as required.

5. Process and Policy Improvement

• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of legal templates, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal policies.
• Contribute to the establishment of a streamlined and efficient in-house legal function.

6. Stakeholder Coordination and Administrative Support

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors.
• Support administrative functions of the legal department including documentation, legal audits, and MIS reporting.

Candidate Requirements

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a reputed

  Tier 1 or Tier 2 law school

  in India.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in a corporate legal department or a reputed law firm.
• Prior exposure to contract management, legal operations, or regulatory compliance.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the Indian Contract Act, Companies Act, and general corporate-commercial laws.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and legal research databases.

Preferred Attributes

• Exposure to legal issues in the design, construction, real estate, or co-working sectors.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks such as Real Estate Laws, labor laws, or intellectual property, Company Laws would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with legal technology and contract management systems.
• Knowledge of International compliances would be a plus