Legal Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION: LEGAL ASSOCIATE

Key Responsibilities

1. Core Legal Responsibilities

* Structuring, drafting, and negotiating various legal documents and agreements.

* Advising internal teams on legal issues, compliance matters, and regulatory requirements.

* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to outsourcing, service providers, NDAs, MOUs, and digital initiatives.

* Preparing and maintaining standard documentation templates; updating them periodically.

* Drafting and vetting Terms & Conditions for promotional offers, partnerships, and contracts.

* Providing timely legal advice on contractual matters, corporate policies, and business operations.

* Identifying legal risks and advising the business team with practical, compliant solutions.

* Ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulatory guidelines, and internal policies.

2. Policy Advocacy & PR Support

* Conducting research on relevant government policies, industry regulations, and upcoming legal reforms.

* Assisting management in drafting company policy responses, position papers, and regulatory submissions.

* Supporting interactions with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.

* Helping prepare communication notes, legal updates, briefs, and advocacy material for internal and external stakeholders.

* Monitoring policy developments to ensure alignment with company interests.

3. Research & Analysis

* Conducting comprehensive legal research on statutes, case laws, compliance updates, and sector-specific regulations.

* Preparing legal briefs, reports, and analytical documents to support decision-making.

* Tracking global and domestic legal trends, best practices, and upcoming compliance requirements.

* Maintaining internal knowledge repositories, legal trackers, and risk registers.

4. Additional Responsibilities

* Coordinating with cross-functional teams such as HR, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Projects.

* Ensuring all legal documentation and processes meet internal audit standards.

* Maintaining accurate legal records, case files, and document repositories.

* Supporting dispute resolution processes, coordination with external counsel (as required).

* This job description is dynamic and will evolve as the job responsibilities expand.

Preferred candidate profile