Legal Assistant

Sayadav; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayadav in Pune, Maharashtra seeks a proactive Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience to manage legal documents, organize records, and coordinate with internal teams and external counsel. You will draft and review documents in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and perform targeted legal research to support executive decisions.

The role requires strong communication, adaptability, and ownership of tasks in a fast-paced environment within the Legal department.

Qualifications

• 5 years of core experience in legal administration or related roles.
• Experience in contract drafting or law firm support preferred.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize legal documents and records.
• Draft, proofread, and summarize legal documents and contracts.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel; manage case files.
• Conduct targeted legal research on applicable acts and regulations.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Hindi

Legal document management

Research skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or integrated Law degree (BBA LL.B. / B.A. LL.B.)

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Department: Legal

Reporting To: Executive Management

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive, Legal Assistant with minimum 5 years of experience to join our team. This role is focused on legal document management, organization of legal records, conducting targeted legal research, draft legal documents (English, Hindi & Marathi), and maintain active coordination between internal departments and external legal counsel.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Implementation & Document Preservation

• Execute and maintain standardized legal workflows, filing hierarchies, and digital server organization protocols.
• Maintain physical and digital archives of general legal documents
• Coordinate with Site Management, HR, Accounts, Procurement, and Project Teams to gather operational data and records required for legal claims or notices.
• Ability to serve as the point of contact for external legal counsel, ensuring timely transfer of documents, case files, and evidentiary records.
• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents as and when required.
• Summarize legal documents, act amendments, court pleadings, and contractual terms into concise briefs for executive management.
• Conduct factual and statutory legal research on relevant acts.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or integrated Law degree (BBA LL.B. / B.A. LL.B.) from a recognized university
• Experience: minimum 5 years of core experience in legal administration, contract drafting, or law firm assistance (experience in construction, infrastructure, or corporate legal departments is a plus).
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.
• Technical Skills: Basic digital device operation and management skills.

Key Competencies

• Clear communication skills for effective follow-ups and management summaries.
• High adaptability and eagerness to learn.
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership of assigned tasks.