Corporate Advocate

Experience: 2–5 Years
Qualification: LL.B. / B.A. LL.B. / B.B.A. LL.B. from a recognized university

Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Advocate / Corporate Legal Counsel to manage and support the company's legal, contractual, corporate and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of corporate and commercial laws, contract drafting and review, statutory and regulatory compliance, and the ability to work closely with internal teams, clients, vendors and external legal advisors.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Legal

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize commercial and corporate agreements including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, employment-related agreements, consultancy agreements and service contracts
• Review contracts and identify legal, commercial and compliance risks
• Provide practical legal advice to management and internal stakeholders on business transactions and operational matters
• Support the company in maintaining proper legal documentation and records
• Coordinate with external advocates, legal consultants and law firms whenever required

Legal Compliance

• Monitor and support compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, employment and other relevant laws and regulations
• Assist in maintaining statutory and regulatory records and ensuring timely compliance
• Review legal requirements applicable to the company's operations across different jurisdictions, wherever required
• Assist in preparing compliance checklists, legal trackers and periodic reports

Corporate Matters

• Assist with corporate documentation, resolutions, declarations, undertakings and other legal documents
• Coordinate with the company's compliance professionals, Company Secretary, consultants and other external advisors
• Support documentation relating to corporate governance and business transactions
• Assist in handling notices, legal correspondence and responses

Legal Risk Management

• Identify potential legal and contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures
• Maintain a centralized repository of contracts, legal documents, notices and related records
• Ensure appropriate confidentiality, data protection and intellectual property provisions are incorporated into relevant agreements
• Support management in resolving contractual and legal disputes at an initial level

Litigation & Dispute Support

• Coordinate with external advocates for litigation, arbitration, notices and other legal proceedings, where applicable
• Assist in reviewing legal notices and preparing responses in consultation with external counsel
• Maintain records and status trackers for ongoing legal matters

Required Qualifications

• LL.B. / B.A. LL.B. / B.B.A. LL.B. from a recognized university
• Valid Bar Council enrollment preferred
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in corporate/commercial legal practice, in-house legal function or a law firm
• Strong understanding of Indian corporate and commercial laws
• Experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation
• Strong legal research, drafting and documentation skills
• Good command of written and spoken English

Preferred Skills

• Corporate and commercial contract management
• Legal research and interpretation
• Corporate compliance
• Contract negotiation
• Legal risk assessment
• Intellectual Property awareness
• Data privacy and confidentiality
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and business teams

Key Attributes

• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Commercially aware and business-oriented approach
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Professional integrity and confidentiality
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing legal risks

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with business and senior management
• Exposure to corporate, commercial and international business matters
• Opportunity to handle diverse legal and compliance responsibilities
• Professional growth in a growing technology and consulting organization