Legal Research Officer

Job Summary:

Legal Research Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive legal research on statutory frameworks, regulatory guidelines, and case law across Indian and global jurisdictions, with a focus on SEBI, RBI, IFSCA, MCA, and allied authorities.
• Draft, review, and quality-check legal documents including contracts, policies, board resolutions, and regulatory submissions.
• Track regulatory developments and circulars issued by domestic and international regulators, and maintain structured compliance logs and risk trackers.
• Assist in the preparation of legal opinions, regulatory matrices, compliance checklists, and due diligence reports.
• Support document management, contract lifecycle tracking, and litigation record maintenance.
• Liaise with external legal advisors, consultants, and internal teams to facilitate legal workflows.
• Prepare concise briefing notes, regulatory summaries, and legal updates for internal stakeholders and leadership.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized institution. Final-year students or fresh graduates may be considered.
• Strong academic record with demonstrated experience or aptitude in legal research and drafting.
• Foundational knowledge of Indian corporate, financial, and commercial law frameworks.
• Excellent research, writing, and organizational abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• High levels of discretion, professional integrity, and ability to work under time-sensitive conditions.



Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or work experience with law firms, NBFCs, fintech entities, or IFSC-registered institutions.
• Exposure to international financial services regulations or knowledge of SEZ/IFSCA laws.
• Familiarity with legal databases (e.g., Manupatra, SCC, LexisNexis, Westlaw).