Legal Associate

Role Overview:

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience across litigation, contracts, and compliance, working closely with our in-house legal team to align the companys operations with all applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation Management & Dispute Resolution:

• Managing ongoing and potential litigation matters across civil, criminal, labor, consumer, and regulatory domains.
• Develop strategies to prevent litigation, including pre-litigation and negotiation.
• Liaise with police authorities for complaints and FIRs.
• Draft, review, and finalize written statements, affidavits, rejoinders, legal notices, show cause notices, police complaints, replies, and any other relevant document.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategy, pleadings, and advisory.
• Coordinate with external counsel, track case progress, and ensure timely filings and appearances.
• Appear and represent the Company and its Directors before courts, tribunals, authorities, and other adjudicatory forums.
• Maintain comprehensive case files and litigation trackers to ensure timely appearance and smooth work flow.
• Prepare case briefs, summaries, and conduct factual and legal investigations for effective case management.
• Provide well-reasoned legal opinions to company, senior management and business teams.
• Support in settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.

Regulatory & Compliance Support:

• Assist in responding to notices, summons, and inquiries from statutory and regulatory authorities.
• Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation:

• Identify potential litigation risks and provide recommendations to mitigate exposure.
• Support in developing litigation strategies to safeguard NxtWaves interests.

Contract Management & Legal Documentation:

• Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate contractual risks and optimize terms that protect the organization’s interests.

Compliance:

• Stay updated on legal developments, assess their impact, and provide guidance to the organization.
• Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure company-wide compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

General Support:

• Provide general legal support to the legal and compliance team.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts.

Qualifications:

• Litigation Manager: 5+

  years of litigation experience with law firms, and corporations.

• Assistant Litigation Manager:

  4+ years of litigation experience with law firms, and corporations.

• Senior Litigation Associate:

  2+ years of experience in managing disputes, court cases, or regulatory proceedings.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM).

Skills:

• Strong understanding of legal principles and concepts, particularly in contract law and compliance.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to document and streamline legal processes.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Application: