About the Internship VLCC Ltd is inviting applications for a Legal Internship in its Legal & Compliance team. This opportunity is specifically for final-year law students seeking practical exposure in corporate legal work. Eligibility Final year law students (LL.B)

ResponsibilitiesCoordinate legal intake, routing, and tracking processes to help ensure timely responses and visibility across the legal team's work Support the legal conflict check process by gathering information, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders Administer contract workflows, including intake, template selection, version control, signature tracking, file management, and status reporting Maintain legal templates, playbooks, trackers, and standard operating procedures in partnership with internal counsel Coordinate compliance related requests, including KYC, due diligence, entity registration, licensing, and other vendor or client driven requirements Maintain corporate records, legal entity information, and organized repositories for key legal and compliance documents Support litigation and claims administration, including document collection, legal hold coordination, subpoena support, and insurance reporting logistics Partner with Finance on client payment related communications and other administrative legal support needs Coordinate with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition on offer letter, employment agreement, and onboarding related documentation workflows Track outside counsel matters, invoices, budgets, and reporting as needed Help evaluate and improve legal processes, tools, and reporting to increase efficiency, consistency, and service levels Prepare summaries, status updates, and operational reporting for legal leadership and key internal stakeholdersExperienceBachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification, compliance certification, or similar relevant training preferred 3+ years of relevant experience in legal operations, contracts administration, compliance, paralegal, or similar legal support roles Experience supporting an in-house legal team, law firm, consulting firm, or other professional or technology services business strongly preferred

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for preparing all standard Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Understand how NDAs help protect trade secrets Prepare outgoing NDAs based on Lummus’ standards Review third party modifications While Lummus attorneys will advise and oversee as needed, there is an expectation for the paralegal to be comfortable with basic negotiation of standard terms in accordance with the guidelines set by Lummus attorneys Finalize and approve for signature Review third party NDAs Identify compliance with Lummus’ requirements Negotiate standard terms in accordance with guidelines set by Lummus attorneys and/or assist Lummus attorneys in the negotiation Finalize and approve for signature Qualification & ExpeirenceDiploma in Paralegal Studies, Certificate in Paralegal Practice, or recent BBA.LLB, with specialization in corporate laws a plus 0-3 years post-qualification experience Must possess exceptional written and oral communication skills Fluency in English required 

Preliminary interviews will be conducted between 12.05.2026 and 14.05.2026. Shortlisted candidates will be called back for a second interview between 19.05.2026 and 21.05.2026. Expected joining date is 01.06.2026 or sooner. Mandatory requirementsMust have passed the Bar exam Ability to read/write Kannada and proficiency in English Proficiency in drafting and legal research

RequirementsRegistration with any State Bar Council is mandatory. Proficiency in legal drafting, pleadings, and court representation. Strong legal research and strategic legal advisory skills.

ResponsibilitiesPortfolio Management Maintain and manage trademark portfolios for a diverse range of domestic and international clients, ensuring all critical deadlines are tracked, docketed, and communicated in a timely and accurate manner Monitor and manage docketing systems for all prosecution milestones, including filing deadlines, office action response deadlines, publication dates, notice of allowance deadlines, statement of use deadlines, and maintenance and renewal filing dates Generate and distribute timely deadline reminder communications to clients and supervising attorneys USPTO Filings and Prosecution Support Prepare and file trademark applications before the USPTO across multiple international classes, under the direction of supervising attorneys Submit responses to USPTO Office Actions under attorney supervision, including gathering and organising supporting documentation, specifically related to procedural objections Prepare and file Statements of Use (SOU) and Extensions of Time to File Statements of Use in connection with intent-to-use applications Prepare and file post-registration maintenance documents, including Section 8 Declarations of Use, Section 15 Declarations of Incontestability, and Section 9 Renewal Applications Prepare and organise evidence of use for inclusion in use-based filings and maintenance submissions Monitor and manage Notice of Allowance deadlines and coordinate timely responses with clients and attorneys Trademark Searches Conduct preliminary and comprehensive trademark clearance searches using USPTO TESS and other search tools and databases Organise and present search results to supervising attorneys in a clear and structured format to support legal opinion preparation Client Communication and Reporting Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on day-to-day prosecution and portfolio management matters Prepare and distribute status reports to clients on the progress of pending applications, maintenance filings, and upcoming deadlines Send publication notices, notice of allowance notifications, and registration certificate transmittals to clients promptly and accurately Respond to routine client enquiries regarding the status of trademark matters under attorney supervision Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the firm’s docketing and matter management systems Qualification & ExperienceMinimum of 2 years of dedicated trademark paralegal experience, gained at a law firm, in-house legal department, or equivalent setting Demonstrated hands-on experience with USPTO trademark prosecution, including preparation and filing of trademark applications, Office Action responses, SOU filings, and Section 8/9 maintenance documents Proficiency with USPTO TESS and TSDR databases and electronic filing systems (USPTO EFS / TEAS) Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to manage large volumes of matters and competing deadlines simultaneously Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and professionalism Genuine passion for intellectual property and a proactive, client-first approach to work

ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive trademark clearance searches and provide written legal opinions on availability, registrability, and risk assessment Prepare and prosecute trademark applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) across multiple international classes as well as WIPO under Madrid Protocol Draft and respond to USPTO Office Actions, including substantive responses to refusals on grounds of likelihood of confusion, descriptiveness, and other statutory bars File Statements of Use and Extensions of Time to File Statements of Use in connection with intent-to-use applications Prepare and file post-registration maintenance documents, including Section 8 Declarations of Use and Incontestability, and Section 9 Renewal Applications Monitor trademark portfolios and advise clients on maintenance deadlines and renewal strategies Provide legal opinions and strategic advice in connection with trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Draft and respond to cease and desist letters in connection with trademark infringement matters Advise clients on global trademark portfolio management and filing strategies, including coordination with foreign counsel on international matters Prepare legal research memoranda on complex trademark and intellectual property issues Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive, responsive, and commercially minded counselQualification & ExperienceLL.B. from an accredited law school At least 2–4 years of dedicated trademark prosecution and counselling experience, gained at a law firm, in-house legal department, or equivalent setting Demonstrated experience with USPTO trademark prosecution, including preparation and filing of trademark applications and responses to Office Actions Familiarity with TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine commitment to client service Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

ResponsibilitiesReview and drafting of various commercial contracts within an EPC and O&M ecosystem, teaming agreements, services agreements, employment contracts, NDAs, lease agreements etc. Supporting Head – Legal India in the implementation of Group and governance and compliance policies. Support the provision of timely and practical legal inputs/advice across various business matters, which inputs/advice should not be subservient to local stakeholders but aligned with the Group’s global compliance and governance regime, including: General commercial contracts and transactions Project and equipment supply agreements and contractual communication Property, lease, and real estate matters Employment and compliance matters Support the Head – Legal, India with specific assignments as required Support any other function within the Group Legal Team as and when exigencies arise. Qualification & ExperienceQualification : Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputed institution Sound legal understanding, with ability to research and comprehend legal and contractual provisionsKnowledge of the EPC and O&M contractual ecosystem will be a big advantage Intimate knowledge of common EPC and O&M terms and conditions is an advantage Good legal drafting and communication skills Commercial awareness and ability to identify issues for escalation Efficient and responsive in handling day-to-day legal queries Team Player. Able to work independently, as daily part of a small team and as a member of the Group Legal Team Clear understanding of confidentiality and integrity requirements that comes with the legal function of an organisation Experience : 4-5 years relevant experience

Qualification & ExperienceWe are looking for a law graduate, with 2-5 years of experience in US legal research for caselaw in US state and federal courts, drafting and reviewing US legal documents. A person working in Legal processing outsourcing firms with this background would be suitable From a job qualification we are looking at hiring lawyers for these roles. From an experience perspective, lawyers who have worked with US Law with experience in reading and inferring legal documents will be a good fit2.5 to 4 yrs of experience in Legal processing and is familiar with US shifts Have a Legal background and should have transactional knowledge on LPO Understands the retirement environments and are accustomed to their instruments Prioritize and process the daily assigned work to meet the customer service goal Communicate through email, chats, or calls about the ongoing progress and request any information that will help obtain the information to process the transaction to logical closure Follow internal procedures to properly document work on contracts Inform Client Service Associate/Consultant of customer concerns or potential problems Develop a working knowledge of plans, contract, and retirement documents and the concepts of 401 K Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required Be able to review multiple narratives, express request(s), Salesforce, etc. to determine what action has happened, and who to be working with Be able to read Legal Documents and understand and decide if qualified or not Could get questions from Client Service Associates/Client Service Managers after the fact (months later) on action taken and why, so may need to research back to put pieces together Need some understanding of the different types of plans (Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit, TPA, ESOP/KSOP) and have background knowledge of the basic plan document for our Proto documents Understanding of the expense coding for charging for services Understanding of Loans, Distributions, Vesting, Death Perform assigned work accurately to meet or exceed quality expectations that results in increased client satisfaction and profitability for PFG Adherence to Compliance, Information security, Internal and External statutory and regulatory requirements Accustomed to US shift (6.30 pm to 3.30 am IST)

ResponsibilitiesTo ensure adherence to SECC Regulations, 2018, SEBI circulars and directions issued by SEBI from time to time. Interpret and communicate regulatory changes and updates to relevant stakeholders within the organization and ensure compliance with the same. Submission of periodic reports, responses to SEBI in a timely manner. Preparation of agendas to be placed before various committees and the Governing Board from time to time. Preparation of MIS for tracking the communications received from SEBI and its responses. Assist in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures. Assist during the inspection conducted by the Regulator (SEBI). Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities for audit and review purposes.Qualification & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in law, Finance, or related field Minimum 4-7 years of relevant experience.