Junior Legal Associate

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Contract Management - Proficiency in Contract drafting/ vetting including drafting MOUs/ LOIS, NDAs, Lease Deeds, etc., and other agreements with a focus on Real Estate. Making briefs for immediate senior and/or different departments.
• Real Estate - Overseeing Due Diligence, Risk Mitigation and final closure of all lease and real estate related documentation during client calls. QPR and Audit compliance of UP-RERA, HARERA, etc.
• Corporate Governance - Work with the Finance Department, external counsels, company secretaries, auditors, etc. for corporate governance, secretarial work, etc.
• Research/Regulatory - Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives. Industry-specific monthly legal updates. Interpreting, understanding, and applying relevant laws, legal and regulatory systems, principles, and practices.
• Litigation: Assistance and Coordination with different business verticals/ departments and site teams to ensure our representation before quasi-judicial; judicial and regulatory authorities in the manner as directed or required.
• Litigation Management - Coordination and strategizing with external counsels and internal business departments for litigation matters, maintaining trackers. Drafting legal notices and responses for and on behalf of the Company.

Qualification & Experience

• Law degree from an accredited university.
• 1-2 years post-qualification experience in commercial real estate obtained either in at corporate/MNC in-house position or in a Law Firm. Experience in an in-house law department of a corporate, while not essential, is desirable. Knowledge of Hindi language (writing and reading) is required.