Corporate Lawyer

Role Purpose:

The Junior Corporate Lawyer will provide comprehensive legal support to MAGAS Services’ operations in Goa and the UAE. The candidate will assist in drafting contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting legal research, supporting corporate transactions, and helping the senior legal team with cross-border corporate advisory, dispute resolution, and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and manage contracts, NDAs, MoUs, vendor/consultancy agreements, employment contracts, and SLAs.
• Assist in negotiating contracts with clients, partners, and vendors under senior guidance.
• Maintain a centralized contract management system to track execution, renewals, and compliance milestones.
• Support statutory filings and regulatory compliance under Indian Companies Act, ROC, FEMA, SEBI, and UAE corporate/Free Zone laws.
• Track licenses, approvals, and compliance obligations in India and UAE.
• Prepare board and shareholder resolutions and maintain corporate governance documentation.
• Conduct legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Monitor legislative changes and regulatory updates.
• Assist in due diligence, M&A, joint ventures, investments, and strategic partnerships, including drafting agreements and reports.
• Support senior lawyers in transaction execution, risk evaluation, and closing procedures.
• Assist external counsels in arbitration, litigation, and dispute resolution, preparing documentation and maintaining case trackers.
• Identify and help mitigate legal and compliance risks by contributing to internal policies, SOPs, and best practice guides.
• Maintain organized legal records, templates, and knowledge repositories.
• Support cross-border operations in India (Goa) and UAE, coordinating with local teams and external counsels.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• LLB from a recognized university; LLM preferred but not mandatory.
• 1.5–3 years’ experience in corporate/commercial law, or freshers with strong internship exposure.
• Exposure to UAE corporate or Free Zone law is a plus.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and corporate documents.
• Basic knowledge of Indian corporate law, FEMA, and SEBI regulations.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance, and risk management processes.
• Legal research and summarization of regulatory matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to learn quickly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

Performance Indicators / KPIs

• Accuracy and timeliness of contracts and legal documents.
• Compliance with statutory filings and regulatory obligations.
• Quality and timeliness of legal research and advisory support.
• Contribution to risk mitigation and process improvements.
• Responsiveness and collaboration with senior lawyers and business teams.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-linked incentives.
• Mentorship from experienced corporate lawyers.
• Exposure to cross-border legal transactions and corporate governance.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior management.
• Career acceleration in a fast-growing professional services firm.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Are you Comfortable to start off with 27k

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• drafting and reviewing contracts and corporate documents: 2 years (Required)
• Indian corporate law, FEMA, and SEBI regulations: 2 years (Required)
• exposure to UAE corporate law or Free Zone regulations: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Madgaon, Goa (Required)

Work Location: Remote