The Legal Associate will be responsible for protecting the company’s interests in labor-related legal matters. This involves direct interaction with government authorities for statutory licensing, managing the lifecycle of labor litigations, and maintaining a robust Management Information System (MIS) to track all legal risks and registrations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Drafting & Documentation
- Draft, review, and negotiate Service Agreements (MSA) and Commercial Contracts with clients.
- Prepare non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for internal staff and outsourced associates.
- Standardize templates for vendor agreements and lease deeds.
2. Government Liasoning & Licensing
- Labor Licenses: End-to-end management of obtaining and renewing licenses under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act for various client sites.
- Statutory Compliance: Manage registrations and filings related to the Shops & Establishments Act, EPF, ESI, and Professional Tax.
- Departmental Inspections: Act as the primary point of contact for government labor inspectors; prepare documentation for audits and address any "show cause" notices.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain skilled relationships with officials at the Labour Department and other regulatory bodies.
3. MIS & Data Management
- Maintain a real-time Legal MIS (Management Information System)
tracking the status of all active litigations and notices.
- Create and manage a digital repository for all executed agreements, ensuring timely alerts for renewals/expiries.
- Provide monthly reports to leadership on legal spend, compliance status, and case outcomes.
4. Litigation & Case Management
- Represent the company in legal proceedings and manage relationships with external counsel.
- Draft legal notices, petitions, written statements, and affidavits for various courts/tribunals.
- Develop strategies to resolve disputes efficiently, focusing on minimizing financial and reputational risk.
Requirement
Education-LLB (3 or 5-year course) from a recognized university.
Experience-2–4 years in Labor Law litigation or Statutory Compliance (Staffing industry experience highly preferred).
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel (for MIS management) and familiarity with Government Labor Portals (e.g., Shram Suvidha).