Legal Associate

About the Role

The Legal Associate will work full-time on-site at the JusticeCorp Legal office in Mumbai.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior attorneys with legal research and analysis across the firm’s practice areas.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assist in the preparation of case files and legal opinions.
• Manage matters related to transactions, disputes, regulatory compliance, and client advisory work.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and aligned with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients.
• Maintain case records.
• Monitor deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of legal strategies and commercial solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with knowledge of commercial, corporate, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, reviewing, and formatting contracts, agreements, notices, and legal opinions.
• Well-developed Analytical Skills for conducting legal research, interpreting statutes and case law, and assessing risks.
• Effective Communication skills, including clear written and verbal expression, client-facing professionalism, and collaborative teamwork.
• Ability to identify, assess, and address Legal Issues across multiple domains, demonstrating sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B or equivalent).
• Additional qualifications or specialization in commercial or corporate law are an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• High standards of confidentiality and ethics.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, particularly in commercial or dispute resolution work, is preferred.