Area of Functioning: Legal Executive (Exp: 2-5 Years)

Basic Understanding

• Google Meet, Mails, Chats, Hangout

• Webcam, Audio

• Internet connectivity

• Availability of 6.5 hours for each day.

Job Responsibilities for Legal

• Keeps cases organised by establishing and organising files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file databases and case management software; confirming case status with attorneys.

• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports

• Drafting, vetting and all legal documentation (including but not limited to grant agreements with foreign and local donors, non-profit partners, vendor contracts, MOUs, etc.)

• Ensuring compliances under applicable laws, most particularly the statutes of Income Tax Act, Companies Act (ROC matters), FCRA and FEMA

• Advising on all correspondence requiring legal inputs and educating front-facing teams on relevant regulatory aspects for better expectation-setting with stakeholders upfront

• Working cross-functionally with various project teams, finance, operations, etc. to ensure policies and processes are updated with evolving regulations and are being duly followed

• Providing updates and reports to the internal committees, partners and the board on a regular basis on relevant legal issues conduct of board and annual general meetings and the related compliances

• Identifying potential legal and related risks and developing mitigating strategies

• Liaising with consultants, lawyers for legal opinions

• Developing and updating policies relating to corporate governance and regulatory affairs and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, including disclosure requirements

• Enhances trial proceedings by organising evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.

Education Required

• Masters of Law or degree in Integrated MBL-LLM/ MBA-LLM.

Qualifications Required

• A person shall be at least 21 years old.

• The person shall be having a law degree from any University provided that it has to be recognized by Bar Council of India.

• A person should be registered with any state Bar Council of India.

Specialization Required

• A candidate must have Corporate law specialization that focuses on companies or corporations.

Skills Required for Legal

Technology Skills

• Knowledge of Substantive Law and Legal Procedure.

• Client Service

• Analytical and Logical Reasoning.

• Legal Research

Behavioural Skills

• Oral and Written Communication

• Commercial Awareness

• Conflict Resolution

• Creative problem solving