Legal Associate

Salot And Shah Associates; Ahmedabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Salot And Shah Associates in Ahmedabad seeks a qualified lawyer to provide legal counsel across contracts, compliance, IP, and dispute resolution. You will draft, review, and negotiate documents and advise on risk.

You will conduct legal research, stay updated on laws, and support external counsel as needed, contributing to policy improvements and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law required.
• Strong knowledge of commercial law and contract law.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on contracts, compliance, IP, and disputes.
• Conduct legal research to identify risks and opportunities for the company.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements to minimize risk exposure.
• Review contractual arrangements and assess risks; support project teams in mitigation.
• Assist in contract negotiation and drafting contractual letters.
• Support external counsel in managing disputes and proceedings.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and advise on policy changes.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Law

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to the company on a range of legal matters, including contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to identify and evaluate legal risks and opportunities for the company.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Work closely with clients to ensure compliance with all relevant legal and contractual requirements to minimize risk exposure for the company.
• Review contractual arrangements, conduct risk assessment for such arrangements and support project and various concerns teams in addressing and mitigating risks that may arise.
• Support in contract negotiation and drafting contractual letters
• Supporting external legal counsel in managing legal disputes, including legal proceedings, concerning the company.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations and provide guidance to the company on any necessary changes to policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law
• Strong knowledge of commercial law and contract law.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent skills in reviewing and drafting contracts and other legal documents.