Legal Jobs – 4th September 2021

Research Associate (2),Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, Multiple Locations(PQE- 3-5 Years)

1. Research Associate –

• Location: Mehsana
• Project: SPIRIT

Qualifications & skills

• Master’s degree in public health, psychology, social work, or allied fields  
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement (training/ field-work), research & data management  
• Basic documentation skills 
• Fluency in Gujarati & English is a must 
• Commitment to be placed in Mehsana, Gujarat

2. Research Associate

• Location: Pune
• Project: ENGAGE

Qualifications & skills

• M.A. in Public Health, Mental Health, Social Sciences, or allied disciplines
• Strong project management skills
• Good research, writing & analytical skills
• Time management & ability to meet short deadlines
• Fluent in English & Hindi
• Preferably have 2 to 3 years’ work experience

How to Apply:

Apply here.

Lawyer (Taxation),Dhruva Advisors LLP,Ahmedabad (PQE- 2-5 years)

Dhruva Advisors LLP , Ahmedabad is looking to add experienced talent to Direct Tax Team where the role entails core focus on Corporate Tax, Transaction advisory Tax, and International Tax. 

We are pleased to invite qualified CAs as well as graduates/lawyers with relevant experience of 2 to 5 years in Direct Tax advisory / Direct Tax litigation / Transaction Tax (M&A), International tax advisory and regulatory allied laws.

Interested candidates may please write to hr@dhruvaadvisors.com. 

Mention Ahmedabad Tax in the subject line. 

Associate- Contract Management, SirionLabs Pvt Ltd, Gurugram (PQE – 1-3 Years)

Associate- Contract Management

Work Location: Gurgaon

Years of Experience required: 1-3 Years

Responsibilities:

• To work with the SirionLabs Account Teams to implement, measure and report contract extraction performance against set quality controls and standards.
• Partner with the account contract management team to understand business requirements to implement contract meta-data and obligation extraction business rules and interpretive guidance.
• Should be able to support and manage multiple customer engagement and ensure service delivery.
• Assist setting up new supplier contracts as part of implementation activities and onboarding activities on Sirion, the SaaS platform of SirionLabs.
• Conduct trainings on contract management concepts and conduct trainings for internal and external teams for foundation, intermediate and advanced level courses.
• Prepare periodic reports, trackers and documents.
• Relevant work experience in contract management, contract compliance domain; exposure to global outsourcing contracts is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of different pricing models, such as, managed services pricing models, forecast based spend model.
• Ability to understand and manage risk arising out of outsourcing contract based obligations and deliverables.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent business judgment.
• Ability to bring consultative thing and value propositions to the clients based on transactional service delivery.

Note: This is a hands-on role with significant demands on teaming, though performing responsibilities at an individual capacity.

Requirements

• Relevant work experience in contract management, contract compliance domain; exposure to global outsourcing contracts is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of different pricing models, such as, managed services pricing models, forecast based spend model.
• Ability to understand and manage risk arising out of outsourcing contract based obligations and deliverables.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent business judgment.
• Ability to bring consultative thing and value propositions to the clients based on transactional service delivery.

How to apply

Apply here.

 Senior Associate,Dhir & Dhir Associates,Delhi (PQE -3-4 Years)

Role Expertise
-Financing
M&A
Restructuring
General Corporate

How to Apply:

Interested candidates apply here.

Legal Counsel,Civil Commercial Litigation firm,Delhi(PQE – 1-2 Years)

we are looking to urgently hire someone Delhi based with experience of up to 1 -2years. We handle civil commercial litigation. Venturing into white-collar crime and special acts under criminal law.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may apply at syalandcompany@gmail.com.

Advocate,SBK Legal,New Delhi( PQE- 0-1 Years)

A lawyer having 0-1 years of Experience. To work on Hybrid Model 2 to 3 days office rest from WFH. For the next few months
JD: TMT, Litigation Good Research & Analytical Skills. Salary 10 to 15K.

How to apply:

Write to us with CV on writeto@sbklegal.com or Sbklegal@gmail.com

Associate,Samisti Legal LLP,Hyderabad (PQE – 1-2 Years)

Samisti Legal LLP is a Hyderabad based corporate law firm that specializes in general corporate, corporate transactions and corporate litigation. We are looking for 1 associate one with 1-2 years of exp. The candidates must have corporate litigation and drafting commercial agreements experience for the periods mentioned above.

The candidates may please email their CVs at abhishek@samistilegal.in and info@samistilegal.in with a subject: Application for the post of Associate.

Associate – Legal,Urban Ladder,Bengaluru (PQE- 1-3Years)

• Negotiate, review and finalise multiple categories of contracts including vendor agreements, consultants/retainer, marketing, service provider, agreements/TC for customer, master license agreements, supply chain agreements, media house agreements, digital agreements (website, app development etc.), lease deeds, leave and license agreements etc.
• Draft notices for Intellectual Property infringement, payment of outstanding dues, legal notices and replies to legal notices.
• Managing litigation and Disputes / Arbitration (IPR, Consumer, Civil).
• Independently negotiate and finalise the agreements with third parties.
• Assist and advise the commercial and business teams regarding various legal issues involved in business and commercial transactions including the rights advisory and transnational deals.
• Advising company on employment laws, labour laws, Copyrights and Trademarks.
• Conduct due diligence, rights check, audit activities and database management. Strong coordination skills are a must.
• Working on ad-hoc projects for the legal team including streamlining and maintaining legal document MIS, reviewing systems and process/ SOP, creating templates for TC, agreements etc.
• Co-ordinate and work with multiple teams within the organisation including inter-function and intra-function.
• Co-ordinate with external consultants on license and registration of warehouses and stores.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply here.

Contract Compliance Analyst,Rimini Street,Hyderabad(PQE- 5-7 Years)

Position Summary

The Contract Compliance Analyst will be responsible for the timely provision of contractual documentation pertaining to company client, partnership and vendor relationships.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and/or draft legally binding statements, on-boarding documents, Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work (leverage/customize existing templates) to be ultimately distributed to clients. This process includes potential negotiation of language and obtaining stakeholder buy in on negotiated terms
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain several concurrent commitments while providing realistic delivery dates and managing expectations
• Create and maintain files for client contract compliance records (both soft and hard-copy files)
• Assist with completion of Request for Information, Request for Proposal, Information Security Questionnaires and Vendor Registration documentation

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Additional responsibilities and projects as required

Location

• Hyderabad, India

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline
• Paralegal certification a plus

Experience

• 5-7 years of related experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts or supporting Legal and Compliance teams

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills effective across a diverse corporate culture and structure
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills with excellent attention to detail
• Build and maintain strong peer relationships, gaining trust and confidence from all levels within the organization.
• Must be proficient in use of personal computer and business/technical software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Comfortable reading and analyzing legal verbiage in various contract documents and client forms
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of company and employee information accessed as part of the job function
• Knowledge and understanding of various industries, including but not limited to Financial Services, Healthcare, Energy
• Contract management skills that focus on conformance with regulations and performance of obligations within regulated clients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience or familiarity with IT or Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, Legal
• Ability to think critically and make clear, responsible and well-reasoned decisions
• Self-starter who can take initiative with process improvement
• Well-developed presentation and communication skills; effective working with clients
• Understanding of client contract audits
• Ability to develop relationships based on trust, confidence and respect with customers and colleagues
• Ability to multitask multiple issues and tasks
• Ability to scale with a rapidly growing business including addition of products and countries
• Ability to travel without restriction both domestically & internationally
• Familiarity with Data Privacy and Information Security standards a plus
• Ethical with highest standards of integrity

How to apply:

Interested candidates may apply here.

Legal Counsel,Revolut,Gurugram(PQE- 7-9 Years)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise internal stakeholders and negotiate with external counterparts on a variety of commercial agreements, including third party agreements, operations agreements, services agreements, partnerships, and marketing agreements
• Develop and implement processes for efficient and streamlined operations surrounding contract negotiation and processes
• Develop and maintain precedent agreements, contract management systems, and other databases
• Identify and advise on legal risks in connection with the development of new products
• Liaise with specialist external counsel in relation to original new products, expansion into new market verticals and areas relating to compliance, privacy, or security
• Resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
• Drive and support all ongoing HR compliance review processes, including necessary employment filings, policies and procedures and liaise with external counsel to manage employment matters when appropriate
• Provide the necessary employment support to the local HR team in relation with the employee’s lifecycle including recruiting; hiring; employee relations; discipline, compensation, benefits, bonus & equity awards and terminations
• Support the business expansion and transformation by advising on various range of collective employment issues including redundancies, transfer of undertaking, acquisition, etc
• Monitor changes to regulatory requirements and proactively handle regulatory developments and advisory work related to a broad range of regulated areas including; payments, trading and investments, insurance, plus many more. .
• Provide time-sensitive support on a wide array of legal inquiries in connection with all aspects of India operations
• Identify and consult on legal risks in connection with the development of new products
  

What You’ll Need

• Strong client-service and customer orientation and strengths in forming good working relationships
• High degree of independence, initiative and decisiveness
• An enthusiasm and drive for delivering results
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to demonstrate sound legal and business judgment, even in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work independently and also contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
• Excellent organisational skills, and an ability to manage multiple projects at once, to meet deadlines
• Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humour
• Strong experience in advising clients on commercial contract matters and employment matters (past experience in: regulatory, IP, IT is a plus) across a broad range of areas including Financial Services, Technology and Corporates
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, high pressure, entrepreneurial environment
• Work hard but have a lot of fun doing it!

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply here.

Legal Executive,Unnati,Noida(PQE – 3-4 Years)

As a Legal Executive, you will be responsible for managing the legal portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Managing Relationships– Client & Law Firms, Legal MIS & Calendar
• Managing new filings
• Overseeing legal collections through internal collection teams across India
• Supporting collections team in achieving the desired legal collection metrics

Candidate Profile

What you need to have:

• Understanding of litigation: S138, DRT, Arbitration, Conciliation, NCLT/Insolvency, and Bankruptcy Code
• Knowledge in civil and criminal legal terms

Skills:- Legal

How to Apply:

Click here to apply.

Contracts – Drafting Staff,EY,Bangalore (PQE- 0-2 Years)

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform First Line Review of contracts, e.g. Patent License Agreements, IT Procurement Agreements, Web Hosting Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Software and Data License Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Vendor Services Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Purchase and License Agreements, Sponsor Research Agreements, Inter Institutional Agreements, Supply and Distribution Agreements, Staffing, Consulting and Teaming Agreements, Lease Agreements, Estoppels and SNDAA and other commercial contracts.
• Assist senior team members in negotiating contracts for our clients from various sectors such as Banking, Telecom, Healthcare, Aerospace, Heavy Industries, Manufacturing Companies, Finance Company, Human Resource Solutions and IT Services Industry, Universities, Film Production House, Global Web hosting Company, Power Management Company etc.
• Contribute towards the creation of project playbooks and other knowledge tools to successfully meet client expectations.
• Draft responses to parties’ stand to ensure conformity to client specifications to ensure best representation of client requirements in agreements to be reviewed by senior.
• Accompany Senior for client/customer negotiation calls and prepare call notes.
• Act as a team player while working with a team of lawyers within the organization as well as the clients’ legal representatives and business team on projects involving the agreements described above.
• Provide professional, timely, and prompt service and responses to the Delivery Managers so that they can support the client contact and the sales team
• Attend and participate actively in mandatory and non- mandatory training and certification courses.
• Confirm to deadlines on client deliverables without delays and renegotiate deadlines (when necessary) well in advance of the originally scheduled deadline; escalate client issues promptly and appropriately; consistently complete real time client call notes.
• Associates are lawyers who understand the basic contractual and legal concepts, and are able to interpret, and review the contracts. They are also expected to have good verbal and written communication skills. Associates typically comprise the first stage of the contract review process.
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications – External

• Good analytical & logical skills.
• Knowledge of English/Grammar enabling efficient comprehension of clients’ documents, codes, abstracts and other deliverables
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be computer savvy and able to learn and adapt to different client respective processes in order to be able to function smoothly and integrate with the client’s system.
• Responsiveness – Sensitive to client deadlines
• Team Player – Ability to co-operate and work as a team member and encourage colleagues, maintains positive attitude, contributing to team morale
  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelors/Master’s degree and Law degree (LLB or LLM) from accredited, reputable institutions
• Attorney with 0-2 years of relevant contract review, redlining and negotiation experience (preferably in a multinational corporation, in-house legal team or law firm handling similar work)

How to Apply

Interested individuals can apply here.

Legal Associate,Artha Group of Companies,Mumbai (PQE- 5-6 Years)

Job Title: AssociateLegal

Years Of Experience: 5 – 6 years

Qualification: LLB

Location: Mumbai

Brief About The Role:

The incumbent will be responsible for advising Artha & all its Group Of Companies (Private limited and LLP’s) on matters concerning their legal rights, obligations, and privileges across functions. Should have hands-on experience in Legal matters on non-litigation + litigation front with corporates/ law firms. With her/ his strong academic background in law and abreast of constitutions, statutes, previous decisions, ordinances, and decisions of quasi-judicial bodies that are applicable to the Financial Services (Investment Management) organization.

She/ He should advise on the pros and cons of prosecuting or defending a lawsuit. Also, act as an agent of the corporation in various business transactions and seek to avoid expensive litigation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Legal

• Create an organizational approach towards legal matters.
• Guard organization against legal risks.
• Assist managers and guarantee compliance guidelines and controls.
• Prepare and audit legal reports and other supporting legal documentation.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings. For example – managerial boards, court preliminaries, and so forth.
• Draft all agreements and regulate the deals in an organized fashion.
• Advise corporate officers and employees on legal matters.
• Execute necessary precautions and measures with a specific end goal to shield the organization from any legal risks.
• Provide extreme confidentiality in all company-related issues.
• Coordinate and negotiate all business transactions.
• Prepare future and current strategies to ensure proper implementation.
• Represent the organization in all litigation matters.

Drafting

• Draft agreements such as MOU, NDA, LLP Agreement, Contracts, SHA, TS, Mandate, Channel Partner Agreement
• Follow-up & liaise with parties for receipt of agreements
• File and scan agreements for company records
• Advise the management on legal & compliance matters
• Liaison between the company and legal consultants

How to Apply

Interested individuals can apply here.