Legal Intern

Company Description

PayAssured is a Bengaluru-based corporate credit and invoice-recovery firm focused on fast-tracking payment recovery for businesses across India. We operate at the intersection of law, finance, and technology, handling end-to-end recovery—from demand and negotiation to litigation—under frameworks such as MSME law, SARFAESI, and commercial courts. Our team works closely with in-house counsel and external advocates to resolve high-value corporate and commercial disputes within tight timelines.

Role Description – Legal Intern (On-site, Bengaluru)

This is a full-time, on-site internship role for a Legal Intern at PayAssured, based in Bengaluru.

You will work directly with our legal and recovery teams and be involved in:

• Conducting legal research on MSME law, SARFAESI Act, company law, corporate, commercial and contract laws.
• Assisting in drafting and issuing legal notices, recall notices, settlement proposals, and other recovery-related communications.
• Supporting alternative dispute resolution (ADR) efforts, including pre-litigation negotiation, mediation-oriented communication, and settlement documentation.
• Assisting with title searches and property due-diligence checks for secured assets and supporting documentation for SARFAESI and other enforcement actions.
• Coordinating with external advocates and internal recovery teams to fast-track legal action, hearings, and overall case movement.
• Preparing and maintaining case files, trackers, and document bundles for notices, ADR proceedings, and commercial suits.
• Ensuring accurate records, proper handling of confidential information, and compliance with internal processes.

This role offers hands-on exposure to real recovery matters, from first demand to litigation, under close guidance from senior advocates and the core team.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law, particularly in:
• MSME law, SARFAESI Act, and corporate, commercial and contract laws.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in:
• Legal consulting, dispute resolution, and enforcement/recovery work.
• ADR mechanisms (negotiation, mediation, settlements) and commercial litigation.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including:
• Drafting notices, replies, settlement proposals, and recovery-related communications with attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct legal research, title searches, and basic property due-diligence checks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong coordination, follow-through, and ability to work with external advocates and internal business teams.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) or currently pursuing a law degree from a recognized institution. Final-year or penultimate-year students will be preferred.