Assistant- Legal Affairs
On-siteBhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Job Summary
Draft, review, and vet contracts including SHAs, NDAs, and vendor agreements while conducting legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. Register and protect company trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets to support the intellectual property portfolio. Ensure organizational compliance with statutory requirements such as the Shops & Establishments Act, Startup India, and data privacy laws. Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and statutory authorities to resolve legal matters and maintain organized legal documentation. Uphold ethical standards in all interactions and provide timely legal support to departments for smooth operations.
Required Qualifications
- B.A., LL.B. (Integrated) / LLM. from a recognized university
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in corporate law, contracts, or compliance
- Must not be enrolled as a member of any State Bar Council
- Strong understanding of legal compliance, contract vetting, and intellectual property (IP)
- Familiarity with corporate agreements such as SHA, NDA, and NCA
- Good research and drafting skills
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced startup environment
- Strong legal writing and drafting skills for contracts
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle diverse legal matters and changing priorities
- Proficient in legal research tools, document management systems, and other relevant legal software
- Basic negotiation skills for drafting and negotiating contracts or settlements
- Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts in legal matters
- Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, contract vetting, and intellectual property law
- Knowledge of key Indian regulations: Companies Act, 2013, Labour Laws, Shops & Establishments Act, Startup India & DPIIT guidelines, environmental and energy-sector regulations, and data privacy/data protection laws
- Proficiency in legal research tools, document management systems, and drafting of complex agreements
- Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advisory skills
- High level of integrity and professional ethics
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