About the Organisation
We are a Surat based law firm dealing in practice areas such as Corporate Law, Trademark registration, Registration and formation of a new company, Drafting of Agreements, Contracts and various policies, Property Law, Family Law, Revenue Law.
Roles and Responsibilities
Role Title: Legal Associate (Jr.) – Corporate and Commercial Law
Role Description:
- Document Drafting: Assist in drafting and reviewing a variety of legal documents, including Contracts, agreements, term sheets, notices, shareholder resolutions, and compliance reports. Engage in contract negotiations, draft and analyze agreements, and update legal templates while identifying areas for process improvement.
- Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research on corporate and commercial laws, Regulations, and industry-specific guidelines using reliable sources such as legal databases and Government records.
- Corporate Governance: Support Maintain corporate records, assist in corporate governance Matters, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Due Diligence and Transactions: Support corporate transactions such as mergers and Acquisitions by conducting due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and assisting in the Closing process.
- Compliance Assistance: Assist the legal team in ensuring compliance with corporate laws, data Privacy regulations, anti-corruption laws, and securities laws.
- Client Interaction: Participate in client meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, draft Correspondence, and assist in maintaining effective client communication.
- Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the legal team as needed, including Filing, copying, and organizing legal memoranda and client correspondence.
Qualifications Required:
a. LLB degree from a recognized law school.
b. Prior work experience of at least one to two years in relevant fields.
c. Strong academic record with coursework in corporate law, business law, IP or related fields.
d. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
e. Strong command of the English language.
f. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
g. Familiarity with legal research tools.
h. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
i. Interest in Corporate and Commercial Law .
Skills Developed:
a. Advanced legal drafting (agreements, contracts, notices, corporate documents).
b. In-depth corporate legal research and writing.
c. Contract negotiation and transactional law experience.
d. Exposure to corporate governance and compliance.
e. Exposure to Intellectual Property practice and law
f. Experience in client communication and legal advisory.
g. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
h. Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
Benefits:
a. Practical, hands-on experience in corporate and commercial law.
b. Mentorship and guidance from experienced legal professionals.
c. Opportunity to mentor junior associates and interns.
d. Exposure to real client matters and corporate transactions.
e. Opportunities for career advancement, with potential for a full-time position based on performance.
Apply for this position by sending a cover letter and updated curriculum vitae to careers@lexiconlegal.in
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