Legal Consultant

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About Varahe Analytics:

Varahe Analytics is one of India’s premier integrated political consulting firms, specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election management. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.

We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.

Role Overview:

Legal Consultant

Key Responsibilities:

1. Draft, review, and finalize various types of legal agreements, including, but not limited to, vendor agreement, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, MSA, SLA, and termination notices.
2. Ensure that all contractual documents reflect the appropriate legal and commercial terms, and are compliant with applicable laws, regulations of India, and internal policies of the Company.
3. Maintain and update the contracts database in a systematic and accurate manner, ensuring timely tracking of key milestones, obligations, and expiry/renewal dates.
4. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure that contractual documentation supports operational needs.
5. Assist in issuing and responding to termination notices, including analysis of contractual terms and advising on legal implications.
6. Identify and mitigate legal risks in documentation and recommend appropriate legal remedies where required.
7. Provide legal inputs on process improvement initiatives related to contract lifecycle management.
8. Support audits, compliance checks, and internal reviews related to legal documentation and record-keeping.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognized university. A Master's degree in law (LL.M.) or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
2. Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in contract drafting, legal documentation, and compliance, preferably in a corporate, disputes, M&A, or legal consultation.
3. Strong understanding of corporate laws, contract laws, insolvency laws and regulatory frameworks relevant to the sector.
4. Excellent legal drafting, communication, and analytical skills, along with proficiency in using AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude.
5. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver within tight timelines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Proficiency in maintaining digital records and using SAAS or document tracking systems is desirable.

Duration:

This will be a short-term contractual role for a duration of 9 months.

keen eye for detail, expertise in drafting legal documents, and a passion for accurate and impactful agreements