JOB DESCRIPTIONLegal Intern
Organisation: Upscale Legal
Location: Mayapuri, New Delhi
Position: Legal Intern
Work Mode: Work from Office
Internship Type: Full-Time Internship
Reporting To: Senior Associate / Partner
About Upscale Legal
Upscale Legal is a full-service law firm providing legal and regulatory advisory services across corporate and commercial matters, litigation and dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, employment and labour laws, intellectual property, technology and data protection, real estate, and other business-related legal matters.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join our team at our Mayapuri, New Delhi office. The internship will provide practical exposure to legal research, drafting, corporate documentation, compliance and day-to-day law-firm operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research on applicable laws, rules, regulations, notifications, circulars and judicial precedents.
- Assist associates and senior team members with legal drafting and documentation.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing agreements, notices, applications, letters, opinions and other legal documents.
- Assist with corporate and commercial documentation and compliance-related assignments.
- Conduct research relating to Companies Act, LLP Act, labour laws, commercial laws and other applicable legislation.
- Assist with due diligence exercises and preparation of legal reports.
- Support the team in preparing case briefs, legal notes and research memoranda.
- Assist in reviewing contracts and identifying key legal and commercial risks.
- Assist with litigation and dispute-resolution matters, including preparation of case summaries and documentation.
- Maintain organised records of legal documents, research and assigned matters.
- Coordinate with the legal team on assigned tasks and ensure timely completion of work.
- Perform any other legal research, drafting or administrative tasks assigned by the reporting senior.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Pursuing LL.B. / B.A. LL.B. / B.B.A. LL.B. from a recognised law school or university.
- Strong interest in Corporate & Commercial Law, Contract Drafting and Legal Research.
- Good understanding of basic Indian legal principles.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good drafting and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and basic Excel.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to deadlines.
- Candidates who are disciplined, proactive and willing to learn are preferred.
Key Learning Opportunities
The selected intern will receive practical exposure to:
- Corporate and commercial legal matters
- Contract drafting and review
- Legal research and opinion writing
- Corporate compliance
- Regulatory advisory
- Due diligence
- Employment and labour-law matters
- DPDP and data-protection matters
- Intellectual property
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Client-related legal assignments
- Professional law-firm processes
Working Requirements
- Location: Mayapuri, New Delhi
- Work Mode: Strictly Work from Office
- Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Interns are expected to maintain professional conduct, punctuality and workplace discipline.
- Assigned work must be completed within the stipulated timelines.
- Prior permission from the reporting senior/HR is required for leaving the office before the scheduled working hours.
What We Look For
We value interns who demonstrate:
Integrity | Professionalism | Legal Acumen | Attention to Detail | Accountability | Communication | Willingness to Learn
Internship Experience
At Upscale Legal, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with the legal team and gain practical insight into the functioning of a professional full-service law firm. The role is intended for candidates who wish to develop strong foundations in legal research, drafting, corporate practice and professional legal work.
Application
Interested candidates may submit their CV/Resume along with a brief statement of interest to [email protected].
Location: Mayapuri, New Delhi
Organisation: Upscale Legal
Pay: Up to ₹1.00 per month
Work Location: In person
