Legal Counsel

MYCPE ONE; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

MYCPE ONE in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, seeks a Legal Counsel to independently manage litigation and contract work. The role requires appearing before courts and tribunals, drafting commercial agreements, and handling labour and employment matters.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years post-enrolment experience, LL.B. or B.A. LL.B., and know Section 138 NI Act and DPDP Act, 2023. WFO in Ahmedabad with standard hours.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. from a recognised university; LL.M. is an added advantage.
• Valid Bar enrolment with State Bar Council and Certificate of Practice.
• 3–6 years post-enrolment litigation and in-house experience.
• Independent court craft and contract drafting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Appear, argue, and file cases before civil/criminal courts, tribunals, and labour forums.
• Draft plaints, written statements, affidavits, legal notices, and commercial contracts.
• Manage labour and employment matters under applicable laws.

Skills

Litigation

Contract drafting

Section 138 NI Act

DPDP Act 2023 knowledge

Education

LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. (5-year integrated)

Job description

Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

MYCPE ONE

Rolling Basis (Official)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (WFO)

Not Specified

Contextual Overview

MYCPE ONE is hiring a Legal Counsel for its operational center in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The role requires a practicing advocate to independently handle the company's litigation and contract portfolio, including appearing and arguing before courts and tribunals, drafting commercial agreements, and managing labour and employment matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Degree: LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. (5-year integrated) from a recognised university (LL.M. is an added advantage).
• Bar Enrolment: Valid Sanad enrolled with a State Bar Council with a valid Certificate of Practice (mandatory).
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of post-enrolment experience combining litigation and in-house work.
• Core Skills: Independent court craft, full-cycle Section 138 NI Act expertise, commercial contract drafting, and working knowledge of the DPDP Act, 2023.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Litigation: Appear, argue, and file cases before civil/criminal courts, tribunals, and labour forums (including end-to-end Section 138 NI Act matters); maintain litigation trackers and manage legal spend.
• Drafting: Draft plaints, written statements, affidavits, legal notices, and commercial contracts (NDAs, vendor agreements, lease deeds, MoUs, SLAs).
• Labour & Employment: Ensure compliance under applicable labour legislation; handle matters before labour authorities and courts including conciliation and adjudication.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified
Mode: Work From Office (WFO), Ahmedabad
Working Hours: 01:00 PM – 10:00 PM