Senior Legal Associate

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Senior Legal Associate

Senior Associate - Litigation / Assistant Manager - Litigation / Manager - Litigation

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About NxtWave

Rahul Attuluri (ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad)

Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay)

Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur)

EdTech startups

CCBP 4.0 programs

Greater Pacific Capital (₹275 crore Series A)

Orios Ventures

Better Capital

NSDC

Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

NASSCOM

Startup India

647+ districts

2500+ companies

Role Overview

Senior Associate / Assistant Manager / Manager - Litigation

preventive and curative litigation strategies

litigation, contracts, and compliance

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Management & Dispute Resolution

• Manage ongoing and potential cases across civil, criminal, labor, consumer, and regulatory domains.
• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents — pleadings, affidavits, notices, and replies.
• Liaise with police authorities, file complaints/FIRs, and represent the company before courts and tribunals.
• Conduct legal research, prepare case briefs, and maintain case trackers.
• Coordinate with external counsel and ensure timely filings and hearings.
• Support mediation, settlements, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
  

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Respond to notices, summons, and inquiries from statutory/regulatory authorities.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Identify potential litigation risks and develop preventive strategies.
• Recommend action plans to mitigate exposure and safeguard company interests.
  

Contract Management

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and agreements with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to minimize contractual risks and ensure legal soundness.
  

General Legal Support

• Monitor legal developments and assess business impact.
• Provide legal advice to management and operational teams.
• Maintain organized legal documentation and participate in process improvements.
  

Qualifications

Litigation Manager

Assistant Litigation Manager

Senior Litigation Associate

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Skills & Attributes

• Strong command of litigation, contract law, and compliance frameworks
• Excellent drafting, research, and analytical abilities
• Clear and concise communication (written & verbal)
• Ability to work independently, with strong ownership and attention to detail
• Effective coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Sound judgment and problem-solving capabilities
  

Why Join NxtWave

• Work closely with senior leadership on high-impact legal strategies
• Exposure to diverse litigation areas and corporate compliance functions
• Fast-paced, empowering culture that encourages ownership and growth
• Opportunity to shape legal practices in a high-growth EdTech environment
  

Application

legal professional