Job Description – Legal Associate
Location: Hyderabad, India (In-Office role)
Experience: 1–2 Years
Department: Legal
Role Overview
We are looking for a Legal Associate with 1–2 years of experience to join our legal team. The candidate will support the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of a variety of commercial agreements while ensuring that Orbicular's legal and business interests are adequately protected. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and gain exposure to complex transactions in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.
Key Responsibilities
Review, redline, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts, including confidentiality agreements, service agreements, licensing agreements, manufacturing agreements, supply agreements, and collaboration agreements.
Draft recent agreements and update existing contract templates in line with business requirements and evolving legal standards.
Conduct legal research on contractual provisions, industry practices, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
Identify,



assess, and communicate contractual and legal risks, along with practical recommendations for resolution.
Prepare contract summaries, risk assessments, and briefing notes for internal stakeholders and management.
Maintain and organize the contracts repository, including tracking contractual obligations, milestones, renewals, and notice periods.
Coordinate with Business Development, R&D;, Finance, Regulatory, and other internal teams to ensure contractual alignment with business objectives.
Support negotiations with customers, vendors, partners, and service providers.
Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements.
Assist in developing and improving contract management processes, templates, and internal legal procedures.
Support senior legal counsel on strategic legal and commercial matters as required.
Qualifications & Skills
Educational Qualification:
LL.B.

📌 Legal Jr (Hyderabad)
🏢 Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies
📍 Hyderabad