Legal Associate

Role Overview: As a Senior Litigation Associate / Assistant Litigation Manager / Litigation Manager at NxtWave, you will be responsible for shaping and executing both preventive and curative litigation strategies. This includes mitigating risks through proactive legal measures, managing disputes, and ensuring robust contract and compliance oversight to safeguard the Companys interests.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience across litigation, contracts, and compliance, working closely with our in-house legal team to align the companys operations with all applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation Management & Dispute Resolution:

- Managing ongoing and potential litigation matters across civil, criminal, labor, consumer, and regulatory domains.
- Develop strategies to prevent litigation, including pre-litigation and negotiation.
- Liaise with police authorities for complaints and FIRs.
- Draft, review, and finalize written statements, affidavits, rejoinders, legal notices, show cause notices, police complaints, replies, and any other relevant document.
- Conduct legal research to support case strategy, pleadings, and advisory.
- Coordinate with external counsel, track case progress, and ensure timely filings and appearances.
- Appear and represent the Company and its Directors before courts, tribunals, authorities, and other adjudicatory forums.
- Maintain comprehensive case files and litigation trackers to ensure timely appearance and smooth work flow.
- Prepare case briefs, summaries, and conduct factual and legal investigations for effective case management.
- Provide well-reasoned legal opinions to company, senior management and business teams.
- Support in settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.

Regulatory & Compliance Support:

- Assist in responding to notices, summons, and inquiries from statutory and regulatory authorities.
- Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation:

- Identify potential litigation risks and provide recommendations to mitigate exposure.
- Support in developing litigation strategies to safeguard NxtWaves interests.

Contract Management & Legal Documentation:

- Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with relevant laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate contractual risks and optimize terms that protect the organization's interests.

Compliance:

- Stay updated on legal developments, assess their impact, and provide guidance to the organization.
- Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries and audits.
- Collaborate with different departments to ensure company-wide compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

General Support:

- Provide general legal support to the legal and compliance team.
- Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts.

Qualifications:

- Litigation Manager: 5+ years of litigation experience with law firms, and corporations.
- Assistant Litigation Manager: 4+ years of litigation experience with law firms, and corporations.
- Senior Litigation Associate: 2+ years of experience in managing disputes, court cases, or regulatory proceedings.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LLB/LLM).

Skills:

- Strong understanding of legal principles and concepts, particularly in contract law and compliance.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to document and streamline legal processes.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Application: If you are a highly motivated legal professional with a passion for litigation, dispute resolution, and protecting organizational interests in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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