Associate

Emerge Legal; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerge Legal is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Associate to join its Legal team in Bengaluru. You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks for multiple business functions.

The role requires 4–7 years of relevant experience, LL.B., and strong drafting and negotiation skills to support various departments. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
• 4–7 years of relevant contract management or in-house legal experience.
• Strong ability to draft, review, negotiate, and vet commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of indemnities, liability, warranties, confidentiality, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, service, NDA, consultancy, distribution, and other commercial contracts.
• Manage contract lifecycle from drafting to renewal/termination, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Develop, review, and maintain standard contract templates and clauses.
• Provide practical legal advice on contractual obligations and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Sales, Finance, HR, and Business Development to meet contractual requirements.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder coordination

Contract lifecycle management

Legal advisory

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

LL.B. degree

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts Associate to join our Legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial and business agreements, ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating legal and commercial risks, and providing timely legal support to various business functions.

Key Responsibilities

Experience: 4-7 Years

Qualification: LL.B.

Department: Legal

Location: Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts Associate to join our Legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial and business agreements, ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating legal and commercial risks, and providing timely legal support to various business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, vet, and negotiate various types of agreements, including vendor and supplier agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), consultancy agreements, distribution agreements, purchase agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Contract Risk Management: Identify potential legal and commercial risks in contractual terms and recommend appropriate modifications to protect the Company's interests.
• Contract Negotiation: Work closely with internal stakeholders and external parties to negotiate contractual terms, resolve legal issues, and facilitate timely execution of agreements.
• Standardization of Contracts: Develop, review, and maintain standard contract templates, clauses, and legal documentation to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable laws and Company policies.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including drafting, review, approval, execution, renewal, amendment, and termination.
• Legal Advisory: Provide practical legal advice on contractual obligations, interpretation of clauses, indemnities, limitation of liability, warranties, confidentiality, termination, and dispute resolution.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal departments, including Procurement, Sales, Finance, HR, and Business Development, to address contractual requirements and facilitate business operations.
• Dispute Management: Assist in handling contractual disputes, claims, notices, and other legal issues arising from commercial agreements, in coordination with external counsel where required.
• Compliance and Legal Research: Conduct legal research and provide opinions on contractual matters, applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and emerging legal developments relevant to the business.
• Contract Documentation and MIS: Maintain an organized contract repository, track contractual obligations, renewal dates, and key milestones, and prepare periodic reports and MIS for the Legal department.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in contracts management, commercial law, or an in-house legal department.
• Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, vetting, and negotiating commercial and business agreements.
• Good understanding of contractual risk assessment, indemnification, liability provisions, warranties, confidentiality, and dispute resolution clauses.
• Ability to interpret legal provisions and translate legal requirements into practical business advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in maintaining contract records, legal documentation, and MIS reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage deadlines effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience in a corporate or in-house legal environment.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems and digital document repositories.
• Experience in developing standardized contract templates and improving contract management processes.