Role Overview -
We are looking for a Legal Associate (Junior) with prior experience in the IT/technology services industry to support our legal and commercial operations. The role will focus on the standardization of legal documentation, the creation and maintenance of clause libraries, and end-to-end support for commercial contracts. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, business-friendly, and comfortable working closely with finance, sales, and delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities -
Contracting & Documentation
· Draft, review, negotiate, and manage NDAs, CDAs, MSAs, and SOWs with customers, partners, and vendors.
· Support standardization of commercial and legal templates across the organization.
· Ensure contracts align with company policies, risk thresholds, and applicable laws.
Clause Library & Knowledge Management
· Create, maintain, and update a centralized clause library for commonly used contractual provisions.
· Identify recurring legal issues and propose standard fallback clauses and playbooks.
· Support continuous improvement of legal templates based on negotiation learnings.
Contract Lifecycle Management
· Assist with contract lifecycle processes including drafting, execution, amendments, renewals, and termination.
· Track key contractual obligations, milestones, and risk items.
· Support audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation and version control.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Support
· Work closely with Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Delivery teams to enable timely contract execution.
· Provide basic legal guidance on commercial terms, data protection, confidentiality, and liability.
· Coordinate with external counsel when required.
Compliance & Risk Support
· Support compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and information security obligations.
· Assist in identifying and flagging commercial and legal risks early in deal discussions.
· Maintain organized records for legal and compliance reviews.
Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory
· 2–4 years of legal experience, preferably in the IT / technology / services industry.
· Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
· Hands-on experience with – NDAs, CDAs, MSAs, SOWs
· Strong drafting and contract review skills.
· High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Preferred / Good to Have
· Exposure to global clients and cross-border contracts.
· Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
· Basic understanding of:
o Data protection and privacy concepts
o Commercial risk allocation (liability caps, indemnities, IP)
· Experience working in a fast-paced, growing organization
Behavioral & Functional Competencies
· Practical, business-oriented legal mindset.
· Ability to balance risk management with commercial realities.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
· Proactive approach to standardization and process improvement.
