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Junior Legal Associate

Junior Legal Associate

ZyetaBengaluru, Karnataka, India
2 days ago
Job description

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
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