Legal Associate

Job Description: Legal Associate

Coolboots Media Private Limited is seeking a highly motivated and experienced In-House Counsel to join our growing legal team. This role will be instrumental in supporting our business objectives by providing expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of commercial contracts and legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and stakeholder management, along with a solid understanding of litigation management and legal research.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Draft, review, vet, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including but not limited to:
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• International Agreements
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Software as a Service (SaaS) Contracts
• Technical Contracts
• Vendor Agreements
• Customer Agreements
• Partnership Agreements
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across various departments (e.g., sales, finance, engineering) to understand their needs and provide timely and accurate legal advice.
• Litigation Management: Oversee and manage litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel, preparing legal documents, and monitoring case progress. This includes empaneling external lawyers as needed.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research and analysis to support business decisions and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Document and Records Management: Maintain and organize legal documents and records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Compliance: Assist in developing and implementing company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Other Legal Support: Provide general legal advice and support on a variety of legal matters as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree required; Master of Laws (LLM) preferred.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience as an in-house counsel or in a law firm specializing in commercial contracts and litigation.
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial contracts, including those listed above.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial law, IP laws and other relevant legal areas.
• Experience in litigation management, including coordinating with external counsel.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work as per business requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in the IT, ITES, Service industry.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, DPDP ACT).