Legal Associate

Simple Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric mobility company in Bangalore is seeking a Legal Associate to support legal matters, including drafting contracts and conducting legal research. The ideal candidate has a law degree and a year of relevant experience in litigation support or contract management. Strong communication skills in Kannada, English, and Tamil are preferred, along with a proactive attitude. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's legal compliance and contract management efforts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in legal drafting, litigation support, contract management, or IP-related work.
• Fluency in Kannada, English, and Tamil.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents including contracts and agreements.
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws and regulations.
• Support compliance across departments and prepare compliance checklists.

Skills

Legal drafting

Compliance

Communication

Intellectual Property (IP)

Litigation

Education

Law degree (LL.B.)

Certification in Intellectual Property Law

Job description

About Simpleenergy

Simpleenergy specializes in the manufacture of smart electric two-wheelers. We are a team of 300+ engineers working together to build smart, supercharging, and affordable mobility solutions. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bangalore, India.

Our mission is to build the future of mobility that is electric and connected. At Simpleenergy, we are committed to accelerating adoption by making electric mobility more accessible, affordable, secure, and comfortable. We embrace the responsibility to lead change that makes our world better, safer, and more equitable for all.

Job Description: Legal Associate

Location: Bangalore

Department: Legal

You Will

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Associate with foundational experience in Litigation, Contract Management, and Intellectual Property (IP) law. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal communication and drafting skills, with the ability to support and progressively handle agreements and legal matters with increasing independence. This role requires a proactive professional who can navigate legal issues and contribute to effective legal and compliance support.

To Be Successful, You Will Be Expected To

• Legal Drafting and Documentation:
• Draft, review, and revise a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, notices, legal correspondences, and basic IP-related documentation.
• Ensure all documents comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of litigation and arbitration procedures.
• Assist in standardising templates for agreements and legal documents to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Support in maintaining and organising contract repositories and tracking key contractual obligations and timelines.
• Legal Communication:
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, external counsel, regulatory authorities, and business partners.
• Provide clear and concise legal inputs to various departments under supervision.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure timely closure of legal matters.
• Assist in managing routine legal queries and escalations from internal teams.
• Research and Analysis:
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case laws, particularly in IP and commercial matters.
• Analyse legal issues and assist in providing practical recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Track and monitor regulatory developments relevant to the business and flag potential impacts.
• Training and Compliance:
• Support stakeholder compliance across departments.
• Ensure adherence to legal standards and internal corporate policies.
• Assist in preparing compliance checklists and internal advisories for business teams.
• Support in implementation of internal policies, including data protection and contractual compliance frameworks.

You must have any or a combination of the following skills:

• Law degree from an accredited institution (LL.B. mandatory).
• Additional certification in Intellectual Property Law is an added advantage.
• 1 year of relevant experience in legal drafting, litigation support, contract management, or IP-related work.
• Fluency in speaking and writing in Kannada, English, and Tamil is preferred.
• Internship experience in legal drafting, communication, or IP management with reputed firms or companies.
• Exposure to handling legal documents, agreements, and basic litigation / IP matters during internships or professional experience.
• Strong legal drafting and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of litigation processes, contract drafting and vetting, and IP law is preferred.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Skills: drafting agreements,compliance,communication,ip,litigation