The firm is looking for experienced IP lawyers to work on intellectual property prosecution, advisory, and litigation matters, offering exposure to high-quality mandates in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.Qualification & Experience LL.B. degree from a recognized university. 3–5 Years Post Qualification Experience (PQE). Experience in Intellectual Property prosecution, advisory, and litigation. Hands-on experience with the IP Online Filing Portal. Experience in conducting trade mark searches, filing trade mark applications, preparing replies to Examination Reports, and handling trade mark opposition matters. Strong legal research and drafting skills. Experience in preparing pleadings and briefing counsel before the Bombay High Court. Interest in handling matters before the Delhi and Madras High Courts.

Responsibilities  Drafting of agreements  In house Drafting of various legal documents like: LOI, term sheet, leave & license agreement, lease deed, conveyance deed, power of attorney affidavits, indemnity, service agreement, confidentiality agreement, engagement letter, procurement agreement etc.  Drafting legal documents for business functions as per organization requirement.  Examine contracts made by Contracts team to provide legal controls and checkpoints. advising on contract disputes  Facilitates the entire process of Stamp Duty and registration of the legal documents.  Legal Advisory support  Advises customer on stamp duty and other relevant regulations.  Provide timely advice to other departments on concerns / queries and on various issues with reference to compliance to various real estate and land and property laws PAN India and good governance practices.  Generate a knowledge repository for updates on laws, regulations, ordinances, by- laws relating to real estate industry and make the same available to the team.  Handle litigations filed by the Company and against the Company, including instruction to the lawyers and interact with the senior counsels.  Process Adherence  Complies with company defined guidelines and processes.  Adheres to project timelines.  Process Improvement  Identifies processes / procedures in own work area that need improvement.  Recommends process improvement ideas to streamline efficiency / costs / productivity.  Undertake process improvement activities in own work area.  Keep oneself updated of legal developments. Qualification & Experience  LLB &/ or LLM with 6-10 Yrs (preferable from a law firm or Real Estate or PE fund Industry).  Has knowledge of land related laws and has handled title due diligence and has knowledge of revenue/land records PAN India.  Has experience in handling Real Estate transactions including (a) drafting of Joint venture agreements, development agreements, conveyance deeds, Lease deeds power of attorney; (b) negotiations with the opposite party for finalization and closure of transactions; (c) SPA, SHA & other shareholders agreement.  Support Leasing team in drafting various other letters such as Fitout Side Letter/ car park letter and various other NOCs and relevant documents.  Has hands-on experience in handling customer related issues including (a) drafting of application forms, allotment letters, buyer’s agreements, conveyance deeds, maintenance agreements, etc.; and (b) handling disputes raised by the partner, clients, third party and in relation to projects.  Extending support to internal and external stakeholders to resolve disputes, matters, conflicts during course of business.

About the Internship Zee is inviting applications for a Legal Internship. The internship offers practical exposure to the functioning of an in-house legal team, providing interns with the opportunity to work on commercial, corporate, compliance, and business-related legal matters. Duration 3 MonthsEligibility Law students and recent law graduates interested in gaining in-house legal experience.

ResponsibilitiesDeal structuring, contract negotiation and execution, with a focus on Original content development and production, and licence agreements Drafting legal agreements specific to the business needs Conducting industry and territory-specific research Working cross functionally to maintain alignment between departments Maintaining flexibility and openness to take on additional projects as necessaryExpeirenceThe successful candidate should have 8-10+ years of broad?based media-entertainment experience in drafting, commercial negotiations and business understanding. Experience in liaising and negotiating with talent, production companies, and studios, media and financing will be preferred. Bilingual in English and Hindi is highly preferred.

Responsibilities Act as regulatory counsel to Mastercard’s Commercial and New Payments Flows group in assigned markets in Asia Pacific, including advising on relevant regulations applicable to commercial and business payments, card based and non-card based money transfers, both domestic and international  Participate in the development and execution of regulatory strategy and the product development process to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and licensing requirements  Work closely with global and regional Mastercard regulatory and product counsel to provide advice as to applications for new licenses, supervisory matters, compliance, examinations and systems of control related to compliance with licensing requirements  Monitor relevant regulatory changes and working in close coordination with internal stakeholders in determining the impact of regulatory changes  Build and maintain a strong working knowledge of laws and regulatory themes relating to payments, money transfer, e-commerce, banking/ financial services, and domestic/international payment schemes  Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth support of the business.Qualification & Expeirnece Law degree from an established and reputable law school  Track record of success in legal practice in regulation, technology, finance and payments at a global company, fintech or an international law firm  Deep expertise in payments regulation, particularly related to payment systems, domestic and cross-border card based and non card based funds transfers with experience in a regulatory affairs and/or product counsel role in a financial services, payments organization or international law firm  Analyze legal issues related to statutory and regulatory risks/compliances and providing advisories/recommendations to business teams

ExperiencePQE: 2 to 4 yearsStrong experience in commercial litigation and arbitration, with exposure across all stages of proceedings Demonstrated capability in appearing before courts, tribunals, and arbitral proceedings Experience in white-collar defence and investigations will be an advantage Ability to independently draft pleadings, applications, and legal opinions Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills, with attention to detail

ResponsibilitiesExperience working on media rights tenders/documentation related to acquisition of sports media properties. Strong legal acumen to review and interpret complex contracts (particularly sports media rights and slot sale agreements) and to advise on, analyze, and address queries in relation thereof. Providing support on operational queries from the business team, including on key tasks such as: (a) operationalization of sports properties, (b) general advisory, (c) correspondence with licensor boards, and (d) conducting periodic rights analyses. Providing advisory on ad sales initiatives such as branded content, sales activations, event campaigns etc. and overseeing day-to-day approvals for ad creatives. Handling marketing activations for sports properties, including advisory for campaigns approvals, promotional requests and contests. Ability to contribute to highly time-sensitive, high-value, and critical projects, including complex sports media rights bids. Summarizing key provisions across various sports-related agreements and assisting in maintaining online tracking systems. Drafting and effectively navigating a wide range of contracts, including talent, endorsement, agency, sub-licensing, distribution, ad sales, production and other service or operational agreements, in collaboration with business teams. Demonstrated ability to collaborate both internally and externally, including with legal and business/operational teams, while providing day-to-day legal guidance on diverse matters. Strong knowledge and experience in contract law, intellectual property rights (including copyright), gaming laws, and advertising laws.

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for providing legal counsel to the Business, participating in strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the businessSupports legal peers in the evaluation of business proposals by analyzing and producing documentation while applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriateCollaborates across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinates closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basisAssists team in identifying, evaluating and contributing to the management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating as appropriateManages day-to-day legal activities in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners as applicableAppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standardsQualification & Experience2-5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial servicesBanking or financial industry experience, including laws related to banking regulationsKnowledge of international laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the businessExperience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutionsEffective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationshipsExcellent interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skillsProven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environmentBar license in good standing to practice lawEducation:Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree

ExperienceMinimum 1–2 years of post-qualification experience. Prior litigation experience is mandatory. Exposure to: Commercial Litigation Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) NCLT Matters Taxation Criminal and White-Collar Crime matters

EligibilityCandidates interested in litigation and legal practice. Strong research and drafting skills. Eagerness to learn and grow in a professional environment.