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Description
The candidate will be responsible for contract lifecycle management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial agreements such as NDAs, MSAs, MoUs, vendor and client contracts, and service-level agreements. They will also vet RFPs and other contract documents, ensuring timely tracking, renewal, and archival of contracts in a centralized repository. In addition, the candidate will provide legal advisory and compliance support to internal teams, offering timely and practical legal advice to departments such as sales, procurement, operations, finance, and project management. They will assist the General Counsel in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal corporate policies while staying updated on legal and regulatory developments relevant to the company's business. Furthermore, the candidate will identify legal risks in contracts and operations, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies. They will also assist in managing pre-litigation matters, vendor and client disputes, and communication with external counsel. The role will involve conducting legal research on statutes, case law, and regulatory requirements, as well as drafting internal legal notes, position papers, and memos on key legal issues impacting the business. The candidate will also prepare legal documentation for internal governance, board meetings, and statutory compliance as required. Moreover, the candidate will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of legal templates, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal policies. They will collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors, providing administrative support to the legal department, including documentation, legal audits, and MIS reporting. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a reputed Tier 1 or Tier 2 law school in India, along with a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience in a corporate legal department or a reputable law firm. They should have prior exposure to contract management, legal operations, or regulatory compliance. Key skills and competencies required for the role include a strong knowledge of the Indian Contract Act, Companies Act, and general corporate-commercial laws, excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills, high attention to detail, 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 for the candidate include exposure to legal issues in design, construction, real estate, or co-working sectors, experience with regulatory frameworks such as Real Estate Laws, labor laws, or intellectual property, familiarity with legal technology and contract management systems, and knowledge of international compliances.,
