Job Opportunity: Associate | DS Legal

Lexpress.in; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Legal in Chennai invites applications for an Associate position in Corporate & Commercial Practice. The role focuses on drafting and reviewing corporate agreements, IP advisory, media/content transactions, and emerging AI-related advisory. On-site, full-time with 1–3 years PQE.

You will conduct legal research and coordinate with clients, supporting business-focused, practical solutions. The firm emphasizes client service and teamwork to deliver commercially effective advice.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years PQE in corporate & commercial law
• Experience drafting and reviewing corporate & commercial agreements
• Advisory exposure in IP, media and content transactions
• Familiarity with emerging AI-related advisory considerations
• Strong client service and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Draft and review corporate and commercial agreements
• Assist in IP advisory and related documentation
• Work on media and content-related transactions
• Support advisory work in emerging AI-related legal matters
• Conduct legal research and assist in client coordination

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Client coordination

Communication

Job description

Organization:
DS Legal advises clients across diverse industries in a broad range of practice areas. The firm emphasizes strong client service, business development, and teamwork while delivering practical and commercially effective legal solutions.

Location / Mode:

• On-site
• Associate
• Number of Posts: Not specified

Position / Job Type:

• Full-time
• Law Firm – Corporate & Commercial Practice

Practice Focus:

• Corporate & Commercial Drafting
• Media & Content Transactions
• Emerging AI-related Advisory
• 1–3 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and review corporate and commercial agreements
• Assist in intellectual property advisory and related documentation
• Work on media and content-related transactions
• Support advisory work in emerging AI-related legal matters
• Conduct legal research and assist in client coordination