Senior Legal Associate

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Understand the business needs and asks and drive the legal aspects of all business initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of agreements and documents, including: Shareholder Agreements, Subscription Agreements, Term Sheets, Employment Contracts, HR Policies, and ESOP documentation
• Vendor, Service, and SaaS Agreements, IP Licensing, Assignment, and NDAs
•  Debenture Agreements, and other investment instruments, Lease Deeds, Data Processing Agreements, and MOUs
• Provide legal advisory support to internal teams (procurement, HR, operations, business development).
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements under: Companies Act, Labor & employment laws, IP and data privacy laws, Environmental and sectoral regulations.
• Liaise with external counsel on litigation, dispute resolution, and niche legal matters.

Qualification & Experience 

• LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a reputed institution.(LL.M. is a plus).
• 5–8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house exposure.
• Strong communication, legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience in startup or corporate legal environments is desirable.
• Proficiency in corporate law, commercial contracts, labor laws, IP, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to handle multiple stakeholders and balance legal risk with business objectives