Legal Assistant

Writer Corporation; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Writer Corporation in Mumbai seeks a seasoned legal professional to draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements across divisions, ensuring compliance and guiding internal teams on contractual risks. The role oversees litigation matters, coordinates with external counsels, and supports IP protection, with cross-functional collaboration and reporting to senior management.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, strong drafting and

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree is essential.
• 5–8 years post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Exposure to litigation management and dispute resolution.
• Experience working with external counsels and multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IP laws and compliance frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and vet corporate agreements and contracts for the RELO Division and other business units.
• Review deviations from standard terms and support negotiations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for timely execution of legally compliant agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on contractual risks and obligations.
• Manage ongoing litigation matters, including court hearings and police matters as required.
• Coordinate with external counsels and monitor case progress.
• Conduct legal research using platforms like Manupatra and prepare opinions and briefs.
• Provide litigation status updates to Group Head – Legal and senior management.
• Prepare updates and presentations on litigation matters for Board meetings and reviews.
• Draft and review legal notices, replies, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with internal departments for information and documentation.
• Maintain records of legal communications and documentation.
• Intellectual property management and protection support.
• Coordinate IP registrations, infringements, and enforcement actions.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Litigation management

External counsel coordination

IP knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Legal research

Legal MIS

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Tools

Manupatra

Job description

• Draft, review, and vet corporate agreements and contracts, primarily for the RELO Division and other business verticals.
• Review deviations from standard contractual terms and support business teams during negotiations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution of legally compliant agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on contractual risks and obligations.
• Manage ongoing litigation matters, including attending court hearings and police-related matters as required.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels and monitor the progress of legal cases.
• Conduct legal research using platforms such as Manupatra and prepare legal opinions and case briefs.
• Provide regular litigation status updates to the Group Head – Legal.
• Prepare periodic updates and presentations on litigation matters, legal cases, and key developments for Board Meetings and Senior Management reviews.
• Draft and review legal notices, replies, and legal correspondence.
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain required information and documentation.
• Maintain records of legal communications and documentation.

4. Intellectual Property Management

• Support trademark protection and intellectual property matters.
• Coordinate with external IP consultants on trademark registrations, infringements, and enforcement actions.
• Assist the Branding and Marketing teams on IP-related legal matters.

5. External Counsel Coordination

• Liaise with external legal counsels on ongoing legal matters.
• Coordinate counsel fee approvals and follow up with Finance for timely payments.
• Maintain records of legal expenses and payments made to external counsels.

6. Cross-Functional Legal Support

• Track legal matters across multiple business units and locations.
• Support land title verification and documentation in coordination with the Land Title team.
• Provide legal assistance to various business functions on operational and compliancerelated matters.
• Handle legal matters related to real estate, including property documentation, title verification, lease agreements, registrations, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive Legal MIS covering contracts, litigation, legal notices, and compliance matters.
• Coordinate with legal SPOCs across business units to gather periodic updates.
• Prepare legal dashboards and reports for senior management.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of legal activities across the organization.

Qualifications Essential

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Experience

• 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate legal functions.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Exposure to litigation management and dispute resolution.
• Experience working with external legal counsels and multiple business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of intellectual property laws and compliance frameworks will be an added advantage.