Assistant- Legal Affairs

We are a 360-degree energy innovations startup dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions.

To strengthen our compliance and governance framework, We are looking for a full-time Assistant – Legal Affairs to be part of our core team, responsible for managing all legal and compliance requirements within the company.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to corporate law, contracts, and compliance in a fast-paced startup environment.

As an Assistant – Legal Affairs, you will play a key role in legal vetting, compliance management, and supporting the organization in intellectual property (IP) and contract-related matters.

Key Responsibilities  

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and vetting contracts including SHAs, NDAs, NCAs, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
• Assist in registering and protecting company trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.
• Ensure organizational compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal vetting of documents to safeguard the company's interests.
• Support in managing and protecting the company's Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, labour, startup, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., Shops & Establishments Act, Startup India, DPIIT, etc.).
• Conduct legal research on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters to support business operations.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and statutory authorities to ensure compliance and effective resolution of legal matters.
• Assist in creating and updating internal legal policies, compliance processes, and governance practices.
• Maintain organized legal documentation and contract databases.
• Provide timely legal support to different departments to ensure smooth business operations.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and relevant clauses under law to support negotiation and advisory work.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and legal precedents relevant to the company.
• Conduct thorough research on regulatory requirements and licences for internal and cross-border operations.

Requirements

Requirements  

• B.A., LL.B. (Integrated) / LLM. from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in corporate law, contracts, or compliance.
• Must not be enrolled as a member of any State Bar Council, as this is an internal counsel (in-house) position in accordance with applicable law.
• Strong understanding of legal compliance, contract vetting, and intellectual property (IP).
• Familiarity with corporate agreements such as SHA, NDA, and NCA.
• Good research and drafting skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills for contracts
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle diverse legal matters and changing priorities.
• Proficient in legal research tools, document management systems, and other relevant legal software.
• Basic negotiation skills for drafting and negotiating contracts or settlements.
• Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts in legal matters.

 Major Skills & Regulatory Knowledge  

• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, contract vetting, and intellectual property law.
• Knowledge of key Indian regulations: Companies Act, 2013, Labour Laws, Shops & Establishments Act, Startup India & DPIIT guidelines, environmental and energy-sector regulations, and data privacy/data protection laws.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, document management systems, and drafting of complex agreements.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts in contracts or settlements.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advisory skills.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.

Benefits

Benefits  

Benefits will include:

• Provident Fund
• Health Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Recognition and awards

Application Process  

• Carefully read the JD and apply on the respective job portal.
• On receipt of the application, the HR Team shall send a quick questionnaire to move forward in the evaluation process.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Personal Interview and skill test.
• Selected candidates shall be informed via mail directly by the HR Team, followed by orientation.
• Post intimation and offer letter dispatch, the onboarding process will begin and job roles will be assigned.