Legal Associate at Pravadati Legal: Apply Now!

About Pravadati Legal

Pravadati Legal, a distinguished full-service law firm specialising in tailored legal solutions. Their expertise spans Dispute Resolution, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate and Commercial Advisory, Private Equity, Contract Management, and General Corporate.

They prioritise professional standards, client needs, and timely delivery to ensure legal success. Their team is experienced in Corporate Laws, Investments, Legal Due Diligence, Transactional Documents, Mergers, Litigation, and Arbitration. It blends tradition with a modern, solution-oriented approach and value diversity to deliver unmatched legal expertise.

Job Description: Associate (Secondment – Client Location)

Position: Associate – Labour, Contracts & Compliance (On Secondment)

Eligibility

Experience: 2 – 4 years

Type: Full-time, secondment from law firm with potential permanent absorption

Responsibilities

1. Labour & Employment Disputes

• Assist in handling employment-related litigations, representing the client before labour courts, tribunals, and other forums as necessary.
• Draft, review, and respond to legal notices, employee complaints, and pleadings.
• Support in internal investigations and disciplinary processes involving employee misconduct or grievances.
• Work closely with the client’s HR and management teams to align dispute management strategies.

2. Contract Review & Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, employment contracts, NDAs, and consultancy contracts.
• Support in maintaining and updating the contract repository, ensuring timely renewals, compliance, and version control.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure contracts align with the client’s legal standards and business needs.

3. Compliance & Advisory

• Provide day-to-day legal advisory on labour laws, Shops & Establishments Act, Industrial Disputes Act, POSH Act, and related regulations.
• Monitor and track compliance with statutory obligations and regulatory updates relevant to employment and business operations.
• Support in internal audits, compliance reviews, and corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and implementing the client’s internal policies related to HR, compliance, ethics, and governance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.); LL.M. will be an advantage.
• 2-4 years of PQE with experience in labour & employment matters, contract drafting, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of Indian labour laws and commercial contracts.
• Proven research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and collaborate across functions.
• Prior exposure to handling employee grievances, investigations, and compliance advisory is preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience with clients in a corporate or multi-location setup.
• Solution-oriented and pragmatic legal advisor with strong business acumen.
• High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion.

Engagement Terms

• This is a secondment role where the Associate will be stationed at the client’s office in Gurugram, reporting functionally to the client’s legal & compliance team while being employed by the law firm.
• Performance-based conversion: If the candidate performs well during secondment, the client may offer permanent absorption with an associated pay hike at the time of conversion.

Location

Client Site (Gurugram)

Application Procedure

For applications and queries, candidates may write to [email protected].