About Aspire - IITB Research Park Foundation (IITBRPF):

In 2016, the Ministry of Education entrusted IIT Bombay with a pivotal mission: to establish the Research Park within the sprawling campus in Powai, Mumbai. This led to the creation of ASPIRE – the IIT Bombay Research Park Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to catalysing innovation and research with real-world impact.

Inspired by globally successful research park models, ASPIRE (Applied Science Park for Innovation Research & Entrepreneurship) emerges as the epicenter, that connects knowledge, expertise, and resources seamlessly, fostering a solid and collaborative industry-academia ecosystem with a global outlook.

We cultivate R&D; partnerships which evolve into a thriving innovation hub, advancing technologies with meaningful societal impact. Our industry-centric workspaces facilitate collaborative development, while students gain invaluable corporate research exposure, enriching the nation’s talent pool. It’s a dynamic ecosystem where academia, industry, and students converge to drive innovation and uphold academic excellence.

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The Associate – Legal will be responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of Leave & License (L&L;) agreements and other legal agreements for ASPIRE IITBRPF. The incumbent will act as a key legal and compliance partner, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate seamless execution and management of legal documentation. The role also includes additional legal, compliance, and functional responsibilities to support business continuity and evolving organizational needs.

The role will have administrative reporting in to ASPIRE IITBRPF and a functional reporting to Chief Legal Officer, IIT Bombay. The incumbent is expected to maintain clear and transparent communication channels to the reporting channels.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Draft, review, negotiate,



and manage various agreements (Leave and License Agreements, Contracts, NDAs etc.)
2. Oversee the complete contract lifecycle, including execution, registration, renewal, amendment, and closure.
3. Provide legal guidance on contractual, regulatory, compliance, and business matters.
4. Prepare legal notices, replies, representations, and official correspondence.
5. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, and organizational policies.
6. Maintain contract repositories, legal records, trackers, and document management systems.
7. Act as a trusted legal and compliance advisor, balancing business objectives with legal and regulatory risk management.
8. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, clients, tenants, consultants, statutory authorities, and government agencies.
9. Support audits, compliance assessments, investigations, dispute resolution, and litigation management activities as required.
10. Monitor contractual obligations, risk exposures, critical timelines, and agreement renewals.
11. Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure timely closure of legal and compliance matters.
12. Undertake additional legal, compliance, governance, and administrative responsibilities as required by the organization.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized institution.
- Postgraduate qualification in Law, Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related field will be an added advantage.

Experience and Competencies:

- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a reputable law firm, corporate legal department, or legal consulting environment.
- Strong experience in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and legal documentation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience handling dispute management, legal notices, and external counsel coordination will be preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-assessment capabilities.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

📌 Associate – Legal (Mumbai)
🏢 Aspire IITB Research Park Foundation
📍 Mumbai