Associate

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

Job summary

JSA is seeking a Corporate Commercial lawyer in Bengaluru with experience advising on commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts. Leasing transactions experience is an added advantage.

You will advise internal stakeholders on contractual terms, commercial risks and legal implications, manage negotiations with clients, vendors and partners, and support day-to-day corporate and commercial matters to help achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in corporate commercial matters.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills for commercial contracts.
• Good understanding of contractual principles and commercial risk.
• Experience in leasing transactions is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and contracts.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual terms, commercial risks and legal implications.
• Manage contract negotiations with clients, vendors, service providers and business partners.
• Provide legal support on day-to-day corporate and commercial matters.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks while ensuring business objectives.
• Assist in structuring and documenting commercial transactions.
• Support the team on leasing and related real estate transactions, where required.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical and commercially oriented advice.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely closure of transactions.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Contract negotiation

Commercial contracts

Leasing experience

Risk analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Job description

We are looking for a Corporate Commercial lawyer with experience in advising on commercial matters, particularly in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts. Experience in leasing transactions will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and contracts.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual terms, commercial risks and legal implications.
• Manage contract negotiations with clients, vendors, service providers and other business partners.
• Provide legal support on day-to-day corporate and commercial matters.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks while ensuring business objectives are addressed.
• Assist in structuring and documenting commercial transactions.
• Support the team on leasing and related real estate transactions, where required.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical and commercially oriented advice.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely closure of transactions.

Desired Experience & Skills

• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience in corporate commercial matters.
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Good understanding of contractual principles and commercial risk.
• Experience in leasing transactions will be an added advantage.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand business requirements and provide practical legal solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.