Corporate & Employment Associate

Bisani Legal; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bisani Legal in Bengaluru seeks two Corporate & Employment Associates to join its legal team. You will advise clients on corporate and commercial matters, draft and review legal documentation, and assist with employment and workplace-related compliance.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience, strong drafting and research skills, and the ability to manage client deliverables independently while collaborating with partners.

Qualifications

• LL.B./B.A. LL.B. from a recognised university.
• 1–3 years’ experience in corporate, commercial and/or employment law.
• Strong drafting and contract-review skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate corporate & commercial agreements (NDAs, service/vendor, SaaS, consultancy, employment, founders, MOUs, channel partner).
• Assist in corporate structuring, due diligence and preparation of corporate docs; coordinate with clients and stakeholders.
• Draft and review employment-related documentation, HR policies and POSH compliance.
• Support trademark searches/registrations and privacy documentation as needed.

Skills

Drafting

Contract review

Legal research

Verbal & written comms

Time management

Education

LL.B./BA LL.B.

Job description

Practice Area: Corporate, Commercial & Employment Law

About the Role

We are looking for two motivated and detail-oriented Corporate & Employment Associates to join our legal team. The role will involve advising clients on corporate and commercial matters, drafting and reviewing legal documentation, and assisting with employment and workplace-related legal requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong drafting and research skills, sound knowledge of corporate and employment laws, and the ability to independently manage client deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and corporate agreements, including:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Service and Vendor Agreements
  • SaaS Agreements
  • Consultancy Agreements
  • Employment Agreements
  • Founders' Agreements
  • Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
  • Channel Partner Agreements and other commercial contracts
• Assist in corporate structuring, legal advisory and general corporate matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, business-oriented legal inputs.
• Review and prepare corporate and commercial documentation for clients.
• Assist with due diligence and related corporate documentation.
• Coordinate with clients and other professional stakeholders on legal requirements.

Employment & Labour Law

• Draft and review employment-related documentation, including employment agreements, consultancy agreements, HR policies and related documents.
• Advise on employment and labour law matters, including employee exits, disciplinary matters and workplace compliance.
• Assist clients with POSH compliance, including policies, notices, documentation and related advisory.
• Assist in reviewing HR policies, employee handbooks and internal workplace documentation.
• Conduct research on applicable labour and employment laws and regulatory developments.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with trademark searches, filings, registrations and related IP documentation, where required.
• Support DPDP/data privacy compliance and preparation/review of privacy-related documentation.
• Prepare legal opinions, notices, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure timely completion of client assignments.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide regular updates on assigned matters.

Skills & Qualifications

• LL.B./B.A. LL.B. from a recognised university.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in corporate, commercial and/or employment law.
• Strong legal drafting and contract-review skills.
• Good understanding of Indian corporate, employment and labour laws.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Client-facing experience will be an added advantage.
• Candidates who can independently handle routine corporate and employment matters will be preferred.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong attention to detail.
• Commercial and practical approach to legal advice.
• Ownership and accountability for assigned matters.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn and work across multiple areas of corporate and employment law.