Job Description – Legal Assistant

Position: Legal Assistant / Legal Associate

Experience: 2–3 Years

Qualification: LL.B. / Law Degree

Location: Mumbai (Preferred)

Department: IRM

Looking for immediate Joiner

About the Role

We are looking for a Legal Assistant with 2–3 years of relevant experience to support the Legal and Business teams in reviewing contractual documents, tender submissions, vendor risk assessments, recovery-related legal documentation, and client interactions.

The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of legal documentation, contract review, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

- Review of Service Level Agreements (SLAs):
- Review and analyse SLAs, contractual terms, obligations, and key risk areas.
- Identify deviations, commercial/legal risks, and clauses requiring further clarification or negotiation.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders for closure of legal observations.
- Tender Submission:
- Preparing legal documentation required for tender submissions and do submission of Tenders.
- Ensure that legal and compliance-related requirements are addressed within the stipulated timelines.
- Review tender terms and conditions and highlight potential legal or contractual risks.
- Vendor Risk Assessment:
- Review vendor agreements, supporting documents, declarations, and compliance requirements.
- Identify potential legal risks and coordinate with relevant teams for mitigation.
- Recovery & Legal Documentation:
- Assist in preparing and compiling legal documents relating to recovery matters.
- Support the Legal team with notices, correspondence, documentation, and case-related records.
- Maintain proper records and follow up on pending recovery-related matters.
- Client Interaction:
- Coordinate with clients on legal and contractual documentation.
- Assist in responding to client queries relating to agreements, SLAs, documentation, and contractual obligations.
- Maintain professional communication and coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve client requirements.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Law degree (LL.B.) from a recognized institution.
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in a legal, corporate legal, contract management, or similar role.
- Good understanding of contracts, agreements, SLAs, and legal documentation.
- Strong drafting and documentation skills.
- Good analytical and risk-assessment capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and clients.
- Good attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Mumbai-based candidates preferred.