Legal Associate (Litigation & Govt. Liaison)

Job Title: Legal Associate (Litigation & Govt. Liaison)

Role Overview

The Legal Associate will be responsible for protecting the company’s 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Category Requirement

Education LLB (3 or 5-year course) from a recognized university.

Experience

2–4 years in Labor Law litigation or Statutory Compliance (Staffing industry

experience highly preferred).

Technical Skills

Advanced Excel (for MIS management) and familiarity with Government Labor

Portals (e.g., Shram Suvidha).

Legal

Knowledge

Deep understanding of labor law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person