Member -Legal operations and Arbitration matters

Key Responsibilities:

• Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
• Handle arbitration proceedings including drafting pleadings, statements of claim/defense, rejoinders, and submissions.
• Liaise with external counsels, arbitrators, and regulatory authorities.
• Represent the company in arbitration hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Manage litigation strategy for arbitration-related cases and track progress.
• Contract Management
• Draft, review, vet, and finalize contracts, MoUs, NDAs, partnership agreements, vendor/service agreements, and customer contracts.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and liabilities.
• Negotiate legal terms with counterparties to protect the company’s interests.
• Advisory & Compliance
• Provide legal opinions and risk assessment on business transactions, projects, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, labor, and arbitration laws.
• Stay updated with evolving laws, arbitration rules, and judicial precedents impacting business operations.
• Governance & Documentation
• Draft and manage corporate documentation, board resolutions, powers of attorney, notices, and affidavits.
• Support internal investigations and ensure adherence to compliance frameworks.
• Maintain proper documentation, case records, and contract repositories.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and related rules (domestic & international arbitration frameworks).
• Excellent legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple arbitrations, litigations, and contract negotiations simultaneously.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial acumen with ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: LL.B. / LL.M.
• Experience: 5-6 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 3–5 years in handling arbitration and dispute resolution matters.
• Prior experience in corporate legal function or law firm specializing in arbitration preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel for hearings and arbitration proceedings.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with business and functional teams.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person