Legal Associate

Swaniti; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Swaniti in New Delhi is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Associate to support corporate, regulatory, and compliance functions. You will draft and review contracts, handle corporate records, and provide legal support on governance matters for our mission-driven organization.

The role requires an LL.B. from a recognized university and 2–3 years of relevant experience in corporate law, contracts, and compliance.

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a recognized university.
• 2–3 years of experience in corporate legal, commercial contracts, compliance, or CS functions.
• Experience with CSO, NGO, or development sector organizations will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, MOUs, service agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal support on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and statutory requirements, including company law, labour laws, corporate governance, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Assist in corporate transactions, joint ventures, investments, and other commercial legal matters.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external legal counsel on legal matters and litigation, where required.
• Maintain legal records, statutory registers, board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and other corporate documentation.
• Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments affecting the organization.
• Support company secretarial activities, including board meeting documentation, minutes, statutory filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders for legal and statutory compliance matters.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract drafting

Legal research

Stakeholder mgmt

MS Office

Education

LL.B.

LL.M. / CS (advantage)

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Associate to support the organization's legal, corporate, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing corporate records, and providing legal support on business and governance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, MOUs, service agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal support on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and statutory requirements, including company law, labour laws, corporate governance, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Assist in corporate transactions, joint ventures, investments, and other commercial legal matters.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external legal counsel on legal matters and litigation, where required.
• Maintain legal records, statutory registers, board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and other corporate documentation.
• Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments affecting the organization.
• Support company secretarial activities, including board meeting documentation, minutes, statutory filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders for legal and statutory compliance matters.

Requirements

Education

• LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized university. LL.M. or Company Secretary (CS) qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 23 years of experience in corporate legal, commercial contracts, compliance, or company secretarial functions.
• Prior experience working with a CSO, NGO, or development sector organization will be an added advantage.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing legal agreements and handling corporate legal documentation.
• Exposure to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory will be preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and contract laws.
• Excellent legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation.

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