Associate, Legal (advisory)

About the Role

Seeking motivated and competent Law Associates for the legal team in Chennai to handle Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) matters, specifically trademark and copyright applications. Responsibilities include legal research, contract drafting, and preparation of legal opinions.

Key Responsibilities

• Trademark and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• Draft, prepare, and file trademark applications.
• Handle trademark examination reports and prepare responses.
• Assist in filing and handling trademark oppositions and related proceedings.
• Conduct trademark searches and assist in trademark prosecution matters.
• Handle documentation and procedural requirements for trademark registration.
• Copyright Matters
• Draft and file copyright applications.
• Assist in copyright registration and related legal documentation.
• Conduct research on copyright laws and intellectual property matters.
• Legal Research and Advisory
• Conduct legal research on various legal issues and statutory provisions.
• Analyze case laws, judgments, legal precedents, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare legal opinions, research notes, and advisory documents.
• Assist in providing legal consultancy to corporate clients.
• Contract Drafting and Documentation
• Draft, review, and vet commercial agreements and contracts.
• Prepare legal notices, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Assist in reviewing contractual clauses and identifying legal risks.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in legal drafting.
• Client Coordination
• Interact with clients to understand their legal requirements.
• Coordinate with clients for documents, information, and follow-ups.
• Maintain professional communication and ensure timely completion of assigned matters.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduate with LL.B. / B.L. / LL.M. degree from a Bar Council of India recognized university.
• Must be enrolled with any State Bar Council in India.
• Upto 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm, legal consultancy, or corporate legal department.
• Fresh law graduates with strong drafting and research skills may also be considered.
• Knowledge of trademark and copyright laws and application procedures.
• Ability to draft and file trademark applications, examination report responses, and opposition matters.
• Ability to perform legal research, contract drafting, and preparation of legal opinions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to interact with clients professionally.
• Knowledge of Tamil (written or spoken) will be an added advantage.
• Only Chennai-based candidates are eligible to apply.

Compensation

Annual Gross CTC: 2,40,000 - 5,00,000

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, legal knowledge, drafting capabilities, relevant experience, and overall competence.