Legal Associate role involving commercial contracts, intellectual property prosecution and commercial litigation support.

Eligibility

• LL.B., B.A. LL.B. or B.B.A. LL.B. from a recognised university.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a law firm, legal services organisation or in-house legal team.
• Prior experience in commercial contracts and/or IP prosecution will be preferred.
• Familiarity with Indian trademark, design and copyright laws and procedures.
• Strong legal drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage assignments and meet deadlines.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Exposure to both transactional and contentious work will be preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Position details

• Draft, review, negotiate and assist in finalising commercial agreements.
• Review contracts from legal, commercial and risk perspectives.
• Prepare contractual comments, mark-ups and issue summaries.
• Conduct legal research relating to contractual and commercial matters.
• Handle trademark searches, applications, examination reports, oppositions and related prosecution matters.
• Prepare and file trademark applications and other documents before the Indian Trade Marks Registry.
• Assist with hearings, responses, evidence and procedural requirements.
• Maintain and monitor IP portfolios, deadlines and prosecution status.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of design applications.
• Handle procedural and prosecution-related matters before the Designs Wing of the Indian Patent Office.
• Conduct design-related searches and assist with responses to objections and examination requirements.
• Assist in preparing and filing copyright registration applications.
• Handle correspondence and procedural requirements relating to copyright registrations.
• Conduct legal research on copyright-related issues.
• Assist with commercial disputes and litigation matters, including legal research and drafting pleadings, applications, notices and other legal documents.
• Assist in preparing case briefs, chronologies, evidence and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with counsel and assist in managing litigation-related filings, hearings and deadlines.

Job details

• Position: Legal Associate
• Experience: 1–3 years
• Location: Bangalore
• Organisation: LexAnalytico
• Work areas: Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property Prosecution and Commercial Litigation

How to apply

Interested candidates may share their CV with LexAnalytico at info@lexanalytico.com.