Legal Associate

Role Overview:

DKL Advocates is looking to onboard a motivated and detail-oriented Junior

Corporate Associate to support its growing corporate and securities law

practice. The ideal candidate should have a foundational understanding of

SEBI regulations, general corporate advisory, and mutual fund compliance.

The role offers significant learning and growth opportunities through hands-

on exposure to regulatory work, commercial contracts, and capital markets

advisory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in advising clients on regulatory matters under SEBI regulations,

including ICDR, LODR, Takeover Code, Insider Trading, and Mutual Fund

Regulations.

• Support in drafting and reviewing corporate contracts such as shareholders’

agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and vendor contracts.

• Provide research support and documentation for setting up mutual funds,

AIFs, and assisting investment managers with compliance.

• Conduct preliminary legal due diligence in M&A and fund structuring matters

under guidance.

• Coordinate with regulatory authorities such as SEBI and RBI for filings,

clarifications, and responses.

• Stay updated with changes in laws affecting capital markets, securities, and

company regulations.

• Draft internal legal notes, compliance checklists, and opinion briefs under

supervision.

• Assist the senior team in maintaining client communication and tracking

deliverables.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Basic understanding of SEBI laws, Companies Act, and mutual fund

regulations.

• Strong research, writing, and documentation skills.

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.

• Effective communication skills for internal coordination and external client

handling.

• Ability to multitask and work under supervision with tight timelines.

Qualifications:

• LL.B. from a reputed law school/university.

• Company Secretary (CS) qualification is an added advantage but not

mandatory.

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house corporate legal

team.