IN-Senior Associate_ Litigation_Ogc_IFS_Gurgaon

PwC India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India in Gurugram seeks a Corporate Secretarial Lawyer to provide dedicated legal and Company Secretarial support within the Office of General Counsel. You will handle LLP compliances, conduct meetings, counsel on regulatory issues, and support client contracting functions.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing various legal documents, conducting thorough legal research, and developing effective legal strategies.

Qualifications

• Must have compliance familiarity with corporate/regulatory requirements.
• Strong ability to draft and edit legal documents with precision.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and summarizing findings.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Secretarial compliances for LLPs, including meetings and minutes.
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, contracts, and agreements.
• Conduct thorough legal research on statutes, case law, and policies.
• Analyze factual information to support litigation strategies and decisions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to protect organizational interests.

Skills

Compliance

Legal drafting

Legal research

Education

CS and LLB

Job description

A career in Office of General Counsel, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to be a part of the Firm’s legal department by providing dedicated legal and Company Secretarial support in the areas of LLP compliances conducting meetings, counselling, and corporate, commercial laws. You’ll play an important part in all aspects of regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by supporting on regulatory issues, advising the Firm on matters relating to its operations, supporting the Firm’s client contracting function, and advising on matters related to employees.

Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial Compliances

LLP Compliances, Conducting Meetings, preparing minutes, Filing returns

Legal Drafting

• Draft, review, and revise a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure all legal documents are accurate, comprehensive, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Legal Research

• Conduct thorough legal research on various issues, including case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Provide well-reasoned legal opinions and memoranda to support decision-making processes.

Factual Analysis and Strategy Making

• Analyze factual information and evidence to support legal arguments and case strategies.
• Develop and implement effective legal strategies to achieve favorable outcomes in litigation and other legal matters.

Contractual Drafting and Review

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the organization's interests.
• Ensure all contracts comply with legal requirements and organizational policies.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Assist in identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with the organization's operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with various departments to provide legal support and guidance on a wide range of issues.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and regulatory authorities.

Mandatory skill sets

• Compliance
• Legal drafting
• Legal research

Preferred skill sets

• Company Secretarial
• Legal Services

Years of experience required

2+ years

Education qualification

CS and LLB