Walk-in || Legal Associate

Job Title: Legal Associate (Litigation & Govt. Liaison) Role Overview The Legal Associate will be responsible for protecting the companys interests in labor-related legal matters. This involves direct interaction with government authorities for statutory licensing, managing the lifecycle of labor litigations, and maintaining a robust Management Information System (MIS) to track all legal risks and registrations. Key Responsibilities 1. Drafting & Documentation • Draft, review, and negotiate Service Agreements (MSA) and Commercial Contracts with clients. • Prepare non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for internal staff and outsourced associates. • Standardize templates for vendor agreements and lease deeds. 2. Government Liasoning & Licensing • Labor Licenses: End-to-end management of obtaining and renewing licenses under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act for various client sites. • Statutory Compliance: Manage registrations and filings related to the Shops & Establishments Act, EPF, ESI, and Professional Tax. • Departmental Inspections: Act as the primary point of contact for government labor inspectors; prepare documentation for audits and address any "show cause" notices. • Relationship Management: Build and maintain professional relationships with officials at the Labour Department and other regulatory bodies. 3. MIS & Data Management • Maintain a real-time Legal MIS (Management Information System) tracking the status of all active litigations and notices. • Create and manage a digital repository for all executed agreements, ensuring timely alerts for renewals/expiries. • Provide monthly reports to leadership on legal spend, compliance status, and case outcomes. 4. Litigation & Case Management • Represent the company in legal proceedings and manage relationships with external counsel. • Draft legal notices, petitions, written statements, and affidavits for various courts/tribunals. • Develop strategies to resolve disputes efficiently, focusing on minimizing financial and reputational risk.