Legal Associate (Contract)

Position: Legal Associate

Job Type: 1 Year Contract
Location: Gurgaon

About Corteva

Corteva is a leading organization in the agriculture industry and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Compliance Associate on Contract basis to join our dynamic team.

Position Description & Responsibilities

• Corteva is seeking a candidate with 3-5 years of prior work experience to assist the Legal Team.
• The position reports to Senior Counsel- Legal and will be based out of Gurgaon.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with litigation activities, including liaising with external counsel/lawyers, compiling case documentation, preparing for court appearances, and collaborating with both internal stakeholders and legal representatives.
• Support the drafting of responses to legal notices.
• Draft agreements and engagement letters as required.
• Prepare periodic reports concerning litigation and other legal matters.
• Administer and support litigation management tools, ensuring accurate case status updates, coordination with external counsel, effective communication of instructions, and timely follow-up on case progress and actionable items during hearings. Promptly report key developments to legal management.
• Maintain MIS records and manage internal legal documentation.
• Provide ongoing support for additional legal functions as necessary.

Educational and Professional Requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL B.) - Mandatory
• Knowledge of legal principles and litigation processes.

Desired Skills

Work Skills:

• Prior experience with law firms and familiarity with court procedures is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Litigation and Billing tools is an asset.

Soft Skills:

• Working experience with Microsoft applications- Word & Excel
• Working experience in Litigation tool-desired
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal competencies.
• Proven ability to function both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong integrity and meticulous attention to detail.