Job Description: Legal Associate / Legal Executive (Arbitration & Contracts)
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 1–5 years
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Associate / Legal Executive with hands-on experience in Arbitration, Conciliation, and Contract Drafting. The role involves supporting end-to-end dispute resolution processes, drafting commercial agreements, and providing advisory support on contractual and compliance-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
Arbitration & Conciliation
Draft, review, and finalize notices, statements of claim, defence, rejoinders, affidavits, and written submissions.
Assist in managing institutional and ad-hoc arbitration matters, including coordinating with counsels, clients, and arbitral tribunals.
Conduct legal research on Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, relevant case law, and procedural rules.
Prepare briefs, case summaries, and maintain documentation for arbitration proceedings.
Participate in conciliation/mediation sessions and assist in drafting settlement terms.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Draft, review, and vet a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
Service Agreements
Vendor/ Supplier Contracts
NDAs
Lease & Licensing Agreements
MOUs and Work Orders
Identify legal risks in contracts, propose revisions, and support negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure contracts align with organizational policies, statutory requirements, and industry standards.
Compliance & Advisory Support
Advise internal teams on contractual obligations, statutory compliance, and dispute prevention.