Legal Associate

LeDroit India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

LeDroit India is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Corporate Legal Associate to join our legal team in Hyderabad. The role covers contracts, compliance, structuring, M&A, and regulatory affairs.

You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements (MSAs, NDAs, SLAs), assist in corporate transactions, perform due diligence, ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI/ROC, and support governance with board resolutions and secretarial work.

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a recognized university; LL.M. or CS preferred.
• 2–5 years of corporate legal experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act, Contract Act, FEMA.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including MSAs, NDAs, SLAs, vendor contracts, and investor documents (SHA, SSA, etc.).
• Assist in structuring and executing corporate transactions (M&A, private equity/VC deals, and joint ventures).
• Conduct due diligence and prepare reports or red flag summaries for transactions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, SEBI/ROC regulations, FEMA guidelines, and related frameworks.
• Support corporate governance activities including board meetings, resolutions, and secretarial documentation.
• Advise internal teams on contract risks, dispute mitigation, and legal strategies.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and government agencies as required.
• Maintain a centralized repository for legal documents and ensure version control.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Education

LL.B.

LL.M. or CS

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Corporate Legal Associate to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing legal support across a broad range of corporate matters including contracts, compliance, structuring, mergers & acquisitions, and regulatory affairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bar Council registered Advocate, who can serve the legal notice and can appear in NCLT.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including MSAs, NDAs, SLAs, vendor/supplier contracts, and investor documents (SHA, SSA, etc.)
• Assist in structuring and executing corporate transactions such as M&A, private equity/venture capital deals, and joint ventures.
• Conduct legal due diligence and prepare reports or red flag summaries for transactions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws, SEBI/ROC regulations, FEMA guidelines, and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Support corporate governance activities including board meetings, resolutions, and secretarial documentation.
• Advise internal teams and stakeholders on contract risks, dispute mitigation, and legal strategies.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and government agencies as required.
• Maintain a centralized repository for legal documents and ensure version control.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university; LL.M. or CS qualification is a plus.
• [2–5] years of experience in corporate legal work (preferably in a law firm ).
• Solid understanding of Companies Act, Contract Act, FEMA, and other relevant regulations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with private equity / venture capital transactions or startup ecosystem.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions and international legal frameworks.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (Manupatra, SCC, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.