Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Manage end-to-end civil cases in District/High Courts, industrial tribunals, labour commissions, etc. Draft pleadings, written statements, appeals, affidavits, miscellaneous applications, notices, and petitions. Represent clients in court hearings and liaise with external advocates or counsels. Conduct legal research on case law and procedural issues; maintain litigation strategy and trackers.

Labour & Employment Law Advisory

Provide strategic and operational advice on labour matters, including industrial relations, disciplinary proceedings, internal enquiries, Draft and review employment contracts, HR policie POSH Act compliance, and employment disputes. statutory policies, settlements, and employee transfer documentation. Conduct employment law audits, due diligence (especially during M&A or asset transfers), and recommend compliant internal processes. aq present clients in labour tribunals, arbitration, or litigation in employment-related disputes.

Corporate & Contract Law Support

Draft, negotiate, review and manage service agreements, vendor/outsourcing contracts, NDAs, license contracts, and other corporate documents. Provide advisory support on corporate compliance including Companies Act, FEMA, contract law, and commercial regulation. Conduct due diligence for mergers, JV?structures, asset transfers, and commercial transactions.

Stakeholder & Risk Management

Advise senior management and cross-functional teams (HR, finance, procurement, operations) on legal risks and mitigation strategies. Liaise with external law firms or counsels; manage litigation strategy and budget. Monitor regulatory developments; update company legal policies accordingly.

Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor junior lawyers or paralegals, oversee legal research and ensure quality control in deliverables. Support knowledge?management and contribute to legal training within the organisation.

Drafting & Documentation Excellence

Draft, review, and negotiate

a wide range of legal documents--including employment contracts, HR policies (e.g. POSH, gratuity, disciplinary rules), vendor and service agreements, NDAs, lease/licensing contracts, settlement agreements, and statutory documentation--ensuring legal robustness and business alignment. Prepare well?structured, persuasive pleadings in civil litigation matters--such as plaints, written statements, appeals, affidavits, and miscellaneous applications--tailored to each jurisdiction. Draft legal opinions, internal memos, and advisory notes for senior management and functional teams, translating complex legal principles into actionable guidance. Ensure consistency and accuracy across drafted documents by maintaining standardized templates, version controls, and legal tracking registers.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Degree

: LLB or BA.LLB from a recognized Indian university.

Preferred Experience

Prior in?house experience or familiarity with corporate legal functions. Reddit+5Trabajo+5LinkedIn Business Solutions+5 Exposure to handling industrial relation matters, internal HR?compliances, and employment audits. LLM or specialization in corporate law or labour/employment law.
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Advocacy

: Enrolled with Bar Council of India (advocate registration preferred for litigation handling) Cushman & Wakefield Careers+10LinkedIn Business Solutions+10LinkedIn Business Solutions+10LinkedIn Business Solutions+3Reddit+3aquilaw.com+3.

Experience

: 5-8 years in mixed practice covering corporate, civil litigation, and labour/employment law, ideally including in?house or law firm exposure.

Domain knowledge

: Strong grasp of Indian labour laws, civil procedure, corporate and contract law. aquilaw.comLinkedIn Business Solutions

Skills

: Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, analytical and communication skills, high attention to detail, time management, and stakeholder engagement.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person