Junior Legal Associate

We are seeking a sharp, driven, and detail-oriented Junior Legal Associate to join the growing legal and compliance team of our client. This role will support the legal function across corporate, retail, and brand partnership verticals.

The selected candidate will work closely with business, leasing, and finance teams to ensure legal interests are protected while enabling smooth, fast-paced deal execution. You will assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial lease transactions, support due diligence requirements, review service level agreements, maintain legal trackers, and coordinate with external counsel on property, compliance, and company law matters.

Key Responsibilities

Review and negotiate legal documents including Lease Deeds, Leave & License Agreements, MOUs, Term Sheets , etc.

Conduct due diligence exercises for properties of interest to the company.

Support brand onboarding transactions and ensure alignment with standard commercial and legal positions by drafting and reviewing service level agreements and related compliance documents.

Maintain detailed trackers for all ongoing deals, ensuring visibility for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Coordinate with business teams to monitor key contractual milestones such as handover dates, renewals, and compliance timelines.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Law (BBA-LLB / BA-LLB).

1–3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal team, preferably in real estate, retail, general corporate, or commercial contracts.

Exposure to real estate matters including lease / license agreements and property due diligence will be an advantage.

Ability to multi-task and adhere to internal legal guidelines to protect company interests.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional coordination.

Proactive, organized, and willing to learn through hands-on engagement in live deals.

Interested professionals may reach out at aryaman@vahura.com