Key ResponsibilitiesContract Drafting & Review
- Draft, review, negotiate, and redline commercial agreements.
- Prepare and review agreements including:
- Master Service Agreements (MSA)
- Statements of Work (SOW)
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
- Vendor Agreements
- Client Agreements
- Employment Agreements
- Consultancy Agreements
- Freelancer Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Work Orders and Purchase Orders
- Amendment Agreements and Addendums
- Identify legal risks and recommend commercially practical solutions.
- Compare multiple contract versions and maintain version control.
Legal Documentation
- Draft legal notices, reply notices, undertakings, affidavits, declarations, board resolutions, and other legal documents.
- Prepare and update internal company policies, SOPs, and compliance documents.
- Maintain contract repositories and legal documentation records.
Compliance
- Support labour law, company law, contractual, and statutory compliance.
- Maintain compliance trackers, calendars, and legal documentation.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel whenever required.
Corporate Legal Support
- Review vendor onboarding documentation and commercial documents.
- Conduct basic legal due diligence on vendors and clients.
- Support contract negotiations and ensure timely execution of agreements.
- Ensure all legal documents are properly executed, stored, and archived.
Dispute & Legal Support
- Assist in preparing documentation for disputes, arbitrations, and legal proceedings.
- Coordinate with advocates and external legal consultants.
- Compile legal evidence and maintain case-related documentation.
Required Skills
- Excellent legal drafting and English communication skills.
- Strong understanding of contract drafting and commercial agreements.
- Good knowledge of:
- Indian Contract Act
- Companies Act
- Labour Laws
- Information Technology Act
- Basic Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Data Privacy principles
- Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify contractual risks.
- Proficiency in MS Word (Track Changes, document comparison), Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work within deadlines.
Educational Qualification
- LL.B. (Mandatory)
- Company Secretary (CS Inter) or exposure to Company Secretarial work will be an added advantage.
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with prior experience in any of the following industries will be preferred:
- Media
- Advertising
- Influencer Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Production Houses
- Technology Startups
- Consulting Firms
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate should:
- Be capable of independently drafting agreements from scratch.
- Review and negotiate third-party contracts with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate strong commercial understanding alongside legal expertise.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Be proactive, organized, and solution-oriented.
Bonus Skills
Preference will be given to candidates with exposure to:
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
- AI-assisted legal drafting tools
- Legal research platforms
- Employment law documentation
- Intellectual Property documentation
- Startup legal documentation
- Vendor and procurement contracts
Pay: ₹240,000.00 - ₹300,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
