Legal Associate

Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and execution-focused  Legal Associate  to support the organization's  contract management, legal operations, and compliance processes .
This role is ideal for early-career legal professionals who have hands-on exposure to  contract review, legal MIS, litigation coordination, and legal-tech tools  such as CLM and e-signature platforms. The incumbent will play a critical role in ensuring contractual accuracy, process efficiency, and risk mitigation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
1. Contract Management (Non-Negotiable)
Support the implementation and day-to-day usage of the  Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool  to manage contracts from initiation through execution.
Review  template-driven contracts  and finalize them in line with applicable legal standards and internal company policies.
Ensure contracts are properly documented, version-controlled, and stored within the CLM system.
2. Legal MIS & Litigation Support (Non-Negotiable)
Maintain and regularly update the  Legal Management Information System (MIS)  to ensure accurate and current legal records.
Coordinate with  external lawyers and law firms , providing necessary inputs, documents, and support related to litigation matters.
Track case status, filings, and follow-ups in coordination with internal stakeholders
3. E-Signature Management (Non-Negotiable)
Manage and facilitate the use of  e-signature tools  to ensure smooth and timely execution of legal documents.
Ensure all e-signatures comply with  legal requirements and internal policies .
Troubleshoot e-signature-related issues and coordinate with technology/service providers when required.
4. Obligation Abstraction & Management (Non-Negotiable)
Abstract  key contractual obligations  accurately from executed agreements.
Track and monitor obligations to ensure timely compliance.
Collaborate with internal departments to support execution of obligations and proactively flag risks or delays.
5. Legal Operations & Stakeholder Coordination (Added for Screening Strength)
Work closely with business, finance, and operations teams to support contract-related queries.
Assist in improving legal processes through documentation, standardization, and use of legal-tech tools.
Support ad-hoc legal and compliance requirements as assigned

Qualifications & Experience
Law graduate (LLB) from a Top college.
Maximum 2 years of relevant legal experience in corporate
Hands-on exposure to  contract review, legal documentation, and legal MIS .
Familiarity with  CLM tools and e-signature platforms  is a strong advantage.
Experience coordinating with  external counsels  and handling litigation support.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.