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Legal Counsel

Mangaluru, India

Position : Legal Counsel Assistant Manager – Litigation, Real Estate & Dispute Resolution

Experience : 4 - 6 Years

Location : Bengaluru (On-Site)


About Unacademy


Unacademy is India’s largest learning platform, transforming how millions of learners access knowledge. We are seeking a Legal Counsel to manage litigation, disputes, and real estate matters, ensuring compliance and safeguarding business interests.


Role Overview

The role involves end-to-end litigation management, dispute resolution, and property-related contracts. The ideal candidate will be skilled in handling complex cases, drafting agreements, and providing legal support to business teams in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities


  • Handle end-to-end litigation across consumer disputes, arbitration, civil suits, and criminal complaints.
  • Draft, review, and file pleadings, affidavits, written statements, and responses in various courts/forums.
  • Coordinate with external counsels, monitor case progress, and prepare litigation strategies.
  • Maintain litigation MIS and provide regular updates to management.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for legal escalations and grievances from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage escalations and resolve disputes arising from learners, educators, franchise partners, and third parties.
  • Draft and reply to legal notices, demand notices, and escalations received from learners, educators, franchise partners, landlords, and third parties.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate lease deeds, leave & license agreements, rent/lease renewals, termination notices, and related documentation.
  • Conduct due diligence for onboarding new properties, including title verification and compliance checks.
  • Ensure timely registration, stamping, and compliance for all property-related agreements.
  • Handle property-related litigation/disputes with landlords, vendors, or authorities.


Qualifications:

  • LL.B. from a recognized university;
  • 4–6 years of PQE with proven experience in litigation, real estate, and dispute resolution (in-house/startup/edtech sector experience preferred).
  • Strong experience in litigation management (civil, consumer, arbitration, regulatory).
  • Expertise in handling disputes, escalations, and grievance redressal.
  • Proficiency in drafting/reviewing lease deeds, property agreements, and real estate due diligence.
  • Ability to liaise effectively with external counsels, regulators, and authorities.
  • Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills with a commercial mindset.
  • Excellent research and drafting abilities with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously.



Why Join Us?

  • Lead critical litigation and real estate mandates.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and business strategy.
  • Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, high-impact role.

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