Legal Associate

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Management & Drafting:

2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and MOUs.

3. Ensure contracts are legally sound, risk-mitigated, and compliant with applicable laws.

4. Maintain and update a contract repository for efficient tracking.

5. Compliance & Regulatory Affairs:

6. Ensure the company adheres to broadcasting and other regulations.

7. Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

8. Liaison with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and legal consultants as required.

9. Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

10. Support legal proceedings related to defamation, copyright infringement, consumer

complaints, contractual disputes, and labour laws.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel for litigation matters.
• Draft and respond to legal notices, FIRs, court pleadings, and affidavits.

• Maintain case files, track court proceedings, and ensure timely filings.

• Intellectual Property (IP) Protection:

• Manage copyrights, trademarks, and licensing agreements to protect OTNs intellectual

assets.

• Assist in trademark registration and infringement actions.

• Monitor unauthorized usage of OTNs content and initiate takedown actions when necessary.

• Legal Advisory & Risk Management:

• Provide legal advice to internal teams, including editorial, digital, HR, and finance.

• Assess legal risks associated with new business models, partnerships, and expansion strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging laws and regulations affecting the media and entertainment

industry.

• Conduct training sessions/workshops on legal best practices for different departments.

Key Requirements:

Education & Certifications:

• Integrated Law Degree (LL.B) from a recognised university.
• LL.M. or specialisation in Media & Entertainment Law, Corporate Law, or Intellectual

Property is a plus.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in corporate legal, media law, or a law firm handling media-related

cases.

• Experience in handling regulatory compliance, contract law, litigation support, and

intellectual property management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and media regulations.
• Contract Negotiation: Ability to draft and negotiate legally binding contracts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of media-specific regulatory frameworks.
• Litigation Support: Experience in handling legal disputes and court procedures.

IP Protection: Understanding of copyright, trademark, and digital content protection.

• Communication Skills: Ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple legal matters simultaneously