Legal Associate

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Management & Drafting:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and MOUs
  
• Ensure contracts are legally sound, risk-mitigated, and compliant with applicable laws.
  
• Maintain and update a contract repository for efficient tracking.
  

2. Compliance & Regulatory Affairs:

• Ensure the company adheres to broadcasting regulations.
  
• Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
  
• Liaise with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and legal consultants as required.
  

3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

• Support legal proceedings related to defamation, copyright infringement, consumer complaints, contractual disputes, and labor laws.
  
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for litigation matters.
  
• Draft and respond to legal notices, court pleadings, and affidavits.
  
• Maintain case files, track court proceedings, and ensure timely filings.
  

4. Intellectual Property (IP) Protection:

• Manage copyrights, trademarks, and licensing agreements to protect OTNs intellectual assets.
  
• Assist in trademark registration and infringement actions.
  
• Monitor unauthorized usage of OTNs content and initiate takedown actions when necessary.
  

5. Legal Advisory & Risk Management:

• Provide legal advice to internal teams, including editorial, digital, HR, and finance.
  
• Assess legal risks associated with new business models, partnerships, and expansion strategies.
  
• Stay updated on emerging laws and regulations affecting the media and entertainment industry.
  
• Conduct training sessions/workshops on legal best practices for different departments.
  

Key Requirements:

1. Education & Certifications:

• Integrated Law Degree from a recognised university.
  
• LL.M. or specialisation in Media & Entertainment Law, Corporate Law, or Intellectual Property is a plus.
  

2. Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in corporate legal, media law, or a law firm handling media-related cases.
  
• Experience in handling regulatory compliance, contract law, litigation support, and intellectual property management.
  

3. Skills & Competencies:

• Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and media regulations.
  
• Contract Negotiation: Ability to draft and negotiate legally binding contracts.
  
• Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of media-specific regulatory frameworks.
  
• Litigation Support: Experience in handling legal disputes and court procedures.
  IP Protection: Understanding of copyright, trademark, and digital content protection.
  
• Communication Skills: Ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal teams.
  
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  
• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple legal matters simultaneously