Legal Associate

Reddy & Reddy Law Firm; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddy & Reddy Law Firm in Pune seeks an experienced Corporate Lawyer to provide expert legal advice to corporate clients on a broad range of regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and NDAs with a hands-on approach to risk assessment.

You will work on employment and labour law matters, research statutes and precedents, and prepare clear opinions for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a recognised university.
• 2-3 years of Corporate Law experience (mandatory).
• Hands-on experience in corporate advisory and commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation.
• Good understanding of Employment and Labour Laws, statutory regulations, and legal procedures.
• Familiarity with Corporate Law and practical understanding of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on legal, contractual, regulatory and compliance matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial, service, consultancy and employment agreements and NDAs.
• Advise on employment and labour law matters, HR policies and workplace compliance.
• Research Acts, rules, regulations, notifications and precedents, and prepare research notes and legal opinions.
• Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Attend client meetings, prepare meeting notes and coordinate with clients.
• Prepare legal notices, advisory reports, presentations and compliance checklists.
• Own assignments, maintain records and trackers, and work closely with senior lawyers and the Corporate team.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

LL.B. from a recognised university

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Advising corporate clients on legal, contractual, regulatory and compliance matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial, service, consultancy and employment agreements and NDAs
• Advising on employment and labour law matters, HR policies and workplace compliance
• Researching Acts, rules, regulations, notifications and precedents, and preparing research notes and legal opinions
• Identifying legal and commercial risks and recommending practical, business-oriented solutions
• Attending client meetings, preparing meeting notes and coordinating with clients
• Preparing legal notices, advisory reports, presentations and compliance checklists
• Owning assignments, maintaining records and trackers, and working closely with senior lawyers and the Corporate team

Qualification & Experience

• LL.B. from a recognised university
• 2-3 years of Corporate Law experience (mandatory), at a law firm with corporate clients or in an in-house legal team
• Hands-on experience in corporate advisory and commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation
• Good understanding of Employment and Labour Laws, statutory regulations, and legal procedures
• Familiarity with the Corporate Law
• Practical understanding of how businesses operate and the commercial impact of legal decisions
• Strong research, drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research platforms