Position

Legal Associate – Contracts, Corporate & Commercial

Experience: 3–5 Years PQE

Qualification: LL.B. from a recognized university

Location: Pune

Role Overview

We are looking for a commercially driven and detail-oriented Legal Associate with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to support the company's legal, contracts, corporate, commercial and regulatory functions.

The ideal candidate should possess solid expertise in commercial contract drafting, corporate legal matters, labour law compliances, corporate governance, and regulatory documentation. Candidates having exposure to M&A; transactions, IPO documentation (DRHP drafting), FEMA & Foreign Remittances, SEBI LODR Regulations, or investment transactions will be given preference.

Prior experience in manufacturing, food processing, FMCG, agri-tech, infrastructure, startups, or law firms handling corporate advisory work will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate & Commercial Legal

- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including:
- Vendor Agreements
- Service Agreements
- Procurement Contracts
- NDAs
- Lease Agreements
- Consultancy Agreements
- Business Collaboration Agreements
- Prepare and review legal notices, replies, legal opinions, and business correspondence.
- Maintain centralized repository of legal agreements and statutory records.
- Support contract lifecycle management and legal documentation processes.
- Assist management in identifying legal risks and structuring commercial transactions.
- Coordinate with Intellectual Property consultants for trademark, copyright,



and other IP-related matters.

2. Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance

- Support Companies Act compliances and corporate governance activities.
- Assist in board-related documentation and statutory filings.
- Maintain statutory registers and legal records.
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure organizational compliance.
- Coordinate with external legal counsels and consultants.

3. Labour Law & Employment Compliance

Manage and monitor compliances relating to:

- Shops & Establishment Act
- Contract Labour Laws
- Factories Act
- ESIC
- Bonus
- Gratuity
- Minimum Wages
- Other applicable labour legislations
- Coordinate with HR for employment documentation and statutory compliance.
- Ensure timely renewals of statutory registrations and licenses.

4. Transaction & Investment Support

Assist in:

- Legal Due Diligence
- Fundraising documentation
- Investment transactions
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A;)
- Shareholder Agreements
- Share Subscription Agreements
- Corporate restructuring documentation
- Candidates having exposure to IPO/DRHP drafting, FEMA & Foreign Remittances, and SEBI LODR Regulations will have an added advantage.

5. Regulatory & Operational Support

- Liaise with government departments and statutory authorities.
- Assist business teams during expansion projects from a legal compliance perspective.
- Develop and implement legal SOPs and documentation standards.
- Provide legal support to various business verticals as required.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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