Legal Associate

Job Role

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs and vendor agreements.
• Handle day-to-day legal operations and provide legal support to internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate Laws, Labour Laws, and Data Privacy Regulations.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, HR, Operations and other wings of the company.
• Handle legal notices, disputes, recovery matters, and litigation coordination.
• Support international legal matters, particularly involving the USA and UK
• Assist in developing legal framework, processes, and policies for the company.
• Assist in handling ad hoc legal requirements, including but not limited to visa and insurance documentation.
• Liaise with external legal advisers and consultants.

Skillset

• Strong expertise in commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Sound knowledge of Corporate Laws, Contract Laws, Labour Laws, and data privacy regulations .
• Ability to handle legal matters and provide business-oriented solutions.
• Excellent communication, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualification and Experience

• LL.B. degree (3-year or 5-year program).
• Experience: 3 years in corporate legal, commercial contracts, and compliance.
• Experience with a reputed law firm or in-house legal team, preferably in the IT industry.
• Preference: Candidates from IT consulting, IT services, technology, or SaaS companies with experience handling international contracts.