Job Title: Legal Associate Contract Management & Legal Affairs
Location: Noida
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Associate to support our legal department in managing contracts, conducting due diligence, and coordinating legal processes. This role requires a strong foundation in contract law, the ability to work across teams, and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple legal functions simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including but not limited to:
- Letter of Intent
- MoU
- Term Sheet
- Master Service Agreement
- Vendor Agreement
- Shareholder Agreement
- Power Purchase Agreement
- Employment Agreement
- Insurance Agreement
- Construction Contracts
- SAAS Agreement
- Terms & Conditions
- Agreement to Lease/Sale
- Lease Deed
- Leave and License Agreements
- NDAs
- Indemnity Bonds
- Ensure all contracts are compliant with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Support due diligence processes for business transactions by reviewing legal and financial documentation, such as:
- Bank NoCs
- Property Documents
- Environmental Certifications
- Corporate Filings (MOA, AOA, COI)
- POAs
- Related agreements
- Identify potential legal risks and assist in recommending mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with external legal counsels on ongoing litigation and legal proceedings.
- Assist in the drafting of legal notices, affidavits, petitions, written statements, and other case-related documents.
- Ensure timely communication and documentation of legal matters across relevant stakeholders.
- Manage the legal document repository and ensure proper record-keeping.
- Support with tasks such as stamp duty calculations and execution-related activities.
- Act as a bridge between internal departments and external legal partners to facilitate legal processes.
- Maintain accurate and accessible legal documentation for internal and external use.
- Assist senior legal team members with other legal tasks and projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B) or higher with a strong academic record.
- Specialization or demonstrated interest in contract law and corporate transactions.
- 13 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and time management.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools.
Skills: legal due diligence,legal research,compliance,contract law,microsoft office,contract management,time management,communication,due diligence,case management,negotiation,drafting,legal liason
