Associate Legal

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various types of agreements such as leases, Leave and License agreements, Service Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and other commercial contracts.
• Negotiate contract terms with external parties, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
• Maintain and manage a repository of contracts, ensuring all agreements are properly executed and stored.
• Track and monitor contractual obligations, deadlines, and milestones to ensure compliance with agreed terms.
• Provide detailed comments and redlines on incoming contracts and agreements, ensuring that legal and business requirements are met.
• Ensure the company's contracts and agreements comply with all relevant laws and internal policies.
• Draft and maintain internal policies, ensuring they are up to date and in line with legal standards and best practices.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Operations, etc.) to ensure smooth contract execution and to resolve any legal issues.
• Communicate with external parties such as landlords, service providers, and clients to negotiate terms and resolve disputes.
• Conduct legal research on matters related to contract law, compliance, and other legal topics as required.
• Provide general legal support as required by the organization.
• Assist in managing disputes, litigations, and other legal proceedings, if necessary.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• A law degree (LLB) from a recognized university. Additional qualifications in corporate/commercial law are preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal environment, focusing on contract management, drafting, and negotiation.
• Previous experience in commercial contracts, leases, NDAs, service agreements, and compliance is highly desirable.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in redlining contracts and offering constructive legal comments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of compliance and documentation procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation

• Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• Paid sick time.
• Paid time off.
• Provident Fund.

Work Location

• Work Location: In person.