Jr. Legal Associate - Corporate and Commercial Law

Role Title: Legal Associate (Jr.) – Corporate and Commercial Law
Role Description and Responsibilities:a. Document Drafting: Assist in drafting and reviewing a variety of legal documents, includingcontracts, agreements, term sheets, notices, shareholder resolutions, and compliance reports.Engage in contract negotiations, draft and analyze agreements, and update legal templates whileidentifying areas for process improvement.b. Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research on corporate and commercial laws,regulations, and industry-specific guidelines using reliable sources such as legal databases andgovernment records.c. Corporate Governance: Support Maintain corporate records, assist in corporate governancematters, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.d. Due Diligence and Transactions: Support corporate transactions such as mergers andacquisitions by conducting due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and assisting in theclosing process.e. Compliance Assistance: Assist the legal team in ensuring compliance with corporate laws, dataprivacy regulations, anti-corruption laws, and securities laws.f. Client Interaction: Participate in client meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, draftcorrespondence, and assist in maintaining effective client communication.g. Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the legal team as needed, includingfiling, copying, and organizing legal memoranda and client correspondence.Qualifications Required:a. LLB degree from a recognized law school.b. Prior work experience of at least one to two years in relevant fields.c. Strong academic record with coursework in corporate law, business law, IP or related fields.d. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.e. Strong command of the English language.f. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.g. Familiarity with legal research tools.h. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).i. Interest in Corporate and Commercial Law .Skills Developed:a. Advanced legal drafting (agreements, contracts, notices, corporate documents).b. In-depth corporate legal research and writing.c. Contract negotiation and transactional law experience.d. Exposure to corporate governance and compliance.e. Exposure to Intellectual Property practice and lawf. Experience in client communication and legal advisory.g. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.h. Effective time management and multitasking abilities.Benefits:a. Practical, hands-on experience in corporate and commercial law.b. Mentorship and guidance from experienced legal professionals.c. Opportunity to mentor junior associates and interns.d. Exposure to real client matters and corporate transactions.e. Opportunities for career advancement, with potential for a full-time position based onperformance.Apply for this position by sending a cover letter and updated curriculum vitae to careers@lexiconlegal.in