Job Title: Associate Advocate – Corporate Legal & Litigation

Company: Konark Group

Department: Legal & Compliance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5-8 Years

Location: Corporate Office, Maharashtra

Qualification: LL.B. (Enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa)

Job Overview

Konark Group is looking for a dedicated, proactive and detail-oriented Associate Advocate to join its in-house legal team.

The candidate will be responsible for handling the company’s day-to-day legal matters, litigation coordination, drafting and vetting of legal documents, government contracts, tender-related legal issues and regulatory compliance.

The role involves working closely with the management, tendering, finance, HR, accounts and project execution teams to protect the company’s legal and commercial interests.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience in civil and commercial litigation, contract drafting, government tenders and dealing with legal matters involving Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and other government authorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Litigation & Court Matters

- Handle and coordinate ongoing civil, criminal, commercial and contractual litigation.
- Draft legal notices, replies, affidavits, applications, written statements and other pleadings.
- Coordinate with external advocates, senior counsels and law firms.
- Track court cases, hearing dates, orders, deadlines and compliance requirements.
- Maintain a centralised litigation register and case-wise documentation.
- Prepare case briefs, chronologies and supporting documents for senior advocates.
- Attend court proceedings and represent the company wherever legally authorised.

2. Corporate & Commercial Legal Matters

- Draft, review and vet commercial agreements, service agreements, work orders, MoUs and NDAs.
- Review contractual obligations, indemnity clauses, penalties, liquidated damages and termination provisions.
- Advise internal departments on contractual risks and legal implications.
- Assist in resolving commercial disputes with clients, vendors, contractors and subcontractors.
- Ensure appropriate legal documentation for the company’s business transactions.

3. Government Tender & Contract Legal Support

- Review tender documents from a legal and contractual perspective.
- Examine eligibility conditions, disqualification clauses, blacklisting provisions and termination clauses.
- Assist in preparing legal representations, objections,



pre-bid queries and tender-related replies.
- Review LOAs, agreements, performance guarantees and contractual commitments.
- Analyse show-cause notices, warning letters, penalty orders and proposed termination notices.
- Assist in challenging arbitrary or discriminatory tender conditions through appropriate legal remedies.
- Coordinate with tender and project teams on contractual disputes with government authorities.

4. Government & Regulatory Correspondence

- Draft replies to notices and communications received from government departments.
- Prepare legal representations to Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Urban Development Departments and other authorities.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities and government departments on legal issues.
- Monitor changes in applicable laws, government resolutions, circulars and statutory requirements.
- Maintain records of legal notices, government communications and submissions.

5. Labour Law & Employment Matters

- Assist HR in handling employee disputes, disciplinary proceedings and termination matters.
- Draft employment agreements, warning letters, show-cause notices and settlement documents.
- Support the company in matters involving labour laws, PF, ESIC, wages and statutory employment compliance.
- Coordinate with labour consultants and external advocates for employment-related disputes.

6. Legal Research & Risk Management

- Conduct legal research on applicable laws, judgments, government resolutions and regulatory notifications.
- Research matters involving BNS, BNSS, CPC, Contract Act, Arbitration Act and applicable procurement rules.
- Prepare legal opinions and risk assessment notes for management.
- Identify potential legal exposure in projects, contracts and business transactions.
- Maintain a legal database of important judgments and precedents relevant to the company’s business.

7. Internal Legal Coordination

- Work closely with Tendering, HR, Finance, Accounts, Operations and Project Management teams.
- Obtain factual inputs and supporting documents before preparing legal responses.




- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information and litigation strategy.
- Ensure all legal deadlines and statutory timelines are complied with.
- Provide periodic updates to management regarding critical legal matters.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

- LL.B. degree from a recognised university.
- Must be enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.
- 2–5 years of experience in litigation, corporate legal work or infrastructure-related legal matters.
- Practical experience in drafting legal notices, pleadings, affidavits and commercial agreements.
- Familiarity with Indian courts, tribunals and government departments.
- Good command of English, Hindi and Marathi.

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

- Infrastructure and construction companies.
- Solid Waste Management contracts.
- Water supply and municipal infrastructure projects.
- Government tender disputes and procurement matters.
- Civil and commercial litigation.
- Arbitration and contractual disputes.
- Labour and employment-related litigation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely preparation and filing of legal documents.
- Zero missed court hearings and legal deadlines due to internal coordination failures.
- Timely review of contracts, tenders and legal notices.
- Effective coordination with external advocates and law firms.
- Maintenance of an updated litigation and legal notice register.
- Timely escalation of high-risk legal matters to management.
- Reduction of avoidable contractual and legal exposure.
- Proper maintenance of legal documentation and case records.

Required Skills & Personal Attributes

- Excellent legal drafting and research skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Practical understanding of litigation procedures.
- Ability to independently handle assigned legal matters.
- Professional communication and negotiation skills.
- Solid follow-up and documentation discipline.
- High integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Ideal Candidate: A commercially aware advocate who can function as an in-house legal professional, independently manage routine legal responsibilities and effectively coordinate complex litigation with senior advocates and external law firms.

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹1,430,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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