Legal Intern

Legal Intern

Unacademy Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)

We're Hiring: Legal Intern | Unacademy

Location: Bengaluru

Duration: 3 Months

Looking to kick-start your legal career with one of India's leading EdTech companies?

At Unacademy, you'll go beyond legal research and paperwork-you'll work on real business challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain hands-on exposure to the legal side of a fast-growing startup.

What You'll Do

1. Contracts and Commercial Agreements: Assist in drafting, reviewing and vetting commercial contracts, service agreements, NDAs and other legal documents, including identifying contractual risks and suggesting revisions.

2. Disputes and Litigation Support: Assist in handling pre-litigation matters, legal notices, contractual disputes and consumer complaints, including preparing case summaries, researching legal positions and coordinating documentation.

3. Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct research on contractual interpretation, dispute resolution, applicable laws, regulatory requirements and compliance matters.

4. Contract Management: Support the review and management of contractual obligations, timelines, termination provisions, renewals and other commercial arrangements.

5. Corporate and IP Matters: Assist with routine corporate legal matters, legal documentation and intellectual property matters, including trademarks and copyrights.

6. Business Coordination: Work with internal stakeholders to understand legal and commercial issues and assist in developing practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Who We're Looking For

1. Education: 4th or 5th-year students pursuing a 5-year integrated LL.B. programme (BA LL.B., BBA LL.B. or equivalent), or final-year students pursuing a 3-year LL.B or recent graduates.

2. Relevant Interests: A demonstrated interest in contracts, commercial laws, civil and commercial disputes, litigation or dispute resolution.

3. Legal Skills: Strong legal research, drafting, analytical and communication skills, with an ability to interpret contractual provisions and identify potential legal risks.

4. Foundational Knowledge: A sound understanding of Contract Law, Civil Procedure, Commercial Laws and the basics of Corporate Law. Familiarity with Intellectual Property Law would be an advantage.

5. Working Approach: Detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable working independently as well as with a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

6. Practical Exposure: Prior internships with law firms, litigation chambers or in-house legal teams would be an added advantage.