Position: Associate
Location: Noida
Experience: 0–1 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organization: Lexansh & Co.

About the Role

Lexansh & Co. is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially oriented Associate to join its Corporate & Commercial Legal Team. The role will primarily involve providing legal and transactional support on corporate matters, commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, contract management, and business advisory.

The candidate will be responsible for assisting in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on legal and regulatory requirements, managing corporate documentation, and ensuring legal compliance across business operations. The position will also involve coordinating with internal departments, clients, external legal advisors, and other stakeholders to address legal and commercial requirements.

The ideal candidate should possess strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills, along with a practical understanding of corporate and commercial laws.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Corporate Advisory & Legal Compliance

- Assist in providing legal support and advisory on day-to-day corporate and business-related matters.
- Handle company incorporation, corporate restructuring, and other corporate transactions.
- Draft, review, and maintain board resolutions, minutes, notices, declarations, and other corporate documents.
- Assist in ROC filings and ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and applicable rules and regulations.
- Conduct legal research on corporate laws, regulatory developments, and statutory requirements.
- Assist in maintaining statutory registers, corporate records, and compliance calendars.
- Support due diligence exercises, corporate restructuring, and other transactional matters.
- Identify potential legal and regulatory risks and assist in suggesting appropriate mitigation measures.

2. Commercial Contracts & Agreements

- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements and business contracts.
- Prepare and review Service Agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Vendor Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Employment Agreements, and other commercial contracts.
- Review contractual terms and conditions, including payment obligations, indemnity, limitation of liability, confidentiality, termination, warranties, and dispute resolution clauses.
- Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate legal safeguards to protect the organization's interests.




- Assist in negotiating contractual terms with clients, vendors, service providers, and other business stakeholders.
- Manage contract documentation, execution, renewals, amendments, and termination processes.
- Ensure proper maintenance of contract records and maintain an effective contract management system.

3. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

- Monitor applicable laws, rules, regulations, and regulatory updates relevant to business operations.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, labour, employment, and other regulatory laws.
- Provide legal support in relation to regulatory notices, queries, and departmental communications.
- Assist in preparing compliance reports, legal documentation, and internal compliance trackers.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure timely completion of statutory and regulatory obligations.
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing internal policies, SOPs, and legal compliance frameworks.

4. Business & Transactional Legal Support

- Provide day-to-day legal assistance to internal business teams and management.
- Review business proposals, commercial arrangements, and transaction-related documents.
- Assist in conducting legal due diligence and evaluating legal risks associated with business transactions.
- Support negotiations and documentation relating to business collaborations, partnerships, and service arrangements.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and legal implications of business decisions.
- Work closely with different departments to ensure that business activities are legally compliant.
- Assist in resolving contractual issues and commercial disputes through appropriate legal and business solutions.

5. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

- Assist in trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property registration matters.
- Conduct trademark searches and assist in preparing and filing applications.
- Review and draft IP-related agreements, including IP assignment, licensing, and confidentiality agreements.
- Assist in protecting and safeguarding the organization's intellectual property rights.
- Coordinate with external IP counsel for prosecution, oppositions, objections,



and infringement-related matters.
- Monitor application status, renewal deadlines, and other IP-related compliance requirements.

6. Dispute Management & Litigation Coordination

- Assist in reviewing legal notices, claims, and contractual disputes.
- Prepare preliminary responses to legal notices and other dispute-related communications.
- Coordinate with external advocates and legal counsel in relation to ongoing litigation and legal proceedings.
- Assist in preparing relevant documents, factual briefs, and case records.
- Monitor litigation status and ensure timely communication with external legal representatives.
- Support management in evaluating legal risks and exploring appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
- 0–1 years of relevant experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, in-house legal functions, or law firm practice.
- Robust understanding of the Companies Act, 2013, and applicable corporate and commercial laws.
- Experience or exposure to drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Good understanding of contractual clauses, legal risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with clients, management, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and legal research tools.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Candidate

- Candidates with experience in corporate and commercial practice at a law firm or in an in-house legal department will be preferred.
- Exposure to commercial contract drafting, corporate advisory, regulatory compliance, and transactional documentation will be an advantage.
- Candidates having experience in reviewing and negotiating client, vendor, and service agreements will be preferred.
- Candidates with a business-oriented approach and the ability to provide practical legal solutions are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit their updated resume along with a cover letter highlighting their relevant qualifications and experience to [email protected].

Please mention "Associate – Corporate & Commercial (Mumbai)" in the subject line of the email.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Last Date to Apply: 7th November 2026

Pay: ₹180,000.00 - ₹240,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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