Legal Associate

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and execution-focused Legal Associate to support the organization’s contract management, legal operations, and compliance processes.

This role is ideal for early-career legal professionals who have hands-on exposure to contract review, legal MIS, litigation coordination, and legal-tech tools such as CLM and e-signature platforms. The incumbent will play a critical role in ensuring contractual accuracy, process efficiency, and risk mitigation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Management (Non-Negotiable)

- Support the implementation and day-to-day usage of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool to manage contracts from initiation through execution.
- Review template-driven contracts and finalize them in line with applicable legal standards and internal company policies.
- Ensure contracts are properly documented, version-controlled, and stored within the CLM system.

2. Legal MIS & Litigation Support (Non-Negotiable)

- Maintain and regularly update the Legal Management Information System (MIS) to ensure accurate and current legal records.
- Coordinate with external lawyers and law firms, providing necessary inputs, documents, and support related to litigation matters.
- Track case status, filings, and follow-ups in coordination with internal stakeholders

3. E-Signature Management (Non-Negotiable)

- Manage and facilitate the use of e-signature tools to ensure smooth and timely execution of legal documents.
- Ensure all e-signatures comply with legal requirements and internal policies.
- Troubleshoot e-signature-related issues and coordinate with technology/service providers when required.

4. Obligation Abstraction & Management (Non-Negotiable)

- Abstract key contractual obligations accurately from executed agreements.
- Track and monitor obligations to ensure timely compliance.
- Collaborate with internal departments to support execution of obligations and proactively flag risks or delays.

5. Legal Operations & Stakeholder Coordination (Added for Screening Strength)

- Work closely with business, finance, and operations teams to support contract-related queries.
- Assist in improving legal processes through documentation, standardization, and use of legal-tech tools.
- Support ad-hoc legal and compliance requirements as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

- Law graduate (LLB) from a Top college.
- Maximum 2 years of relevant legal experience in corporate
- Hands-on exposure to contract review, legal documentation, and legal MIS.
- Familiarity with CLM tools and e-signature platforms is a strong advantage.
- Experience coordinating with external counsels and handling litigation support.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.