Junior Associate

**About Lexicon Legal**:
Lexicon Legal is a full-service law firm based in Surat, Gujarat, dedicated to delivering exceptional legal support to a diverse clientele, including start-ups, MSMEs, entrepreneurs and large corporations. Our mission is to act as trusted legal partners in our clients’ journeys, providing practical and timely legal solutions while upholding the highest professional standards. We believe in fostering young legal talent and providing opportunities for aspiring legal professionals to gain practical experience and develop their skills in corporate and commercial law practice.

**Job Overview**

We are seeking a Legal Associate with a strong foundation in corporate, business, and commercial law, as well as intellectual property law (if applicable). This role offers hands-on experience in legal research, drafting, vetting, negotiation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. As a Legal Associate, you will work closely with our Corporate, Commercial or IPR legal team, contributing to high-quality legal solutions while honing your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your performance will be continuously assessed on key metrics such as legal acumen, drafting proficiency, attention to detail, and logical reasoning. This position provides an opportunity for long-term career growth within the Firm, with professional development and mentorship to help you excel in your legal practice.

This position is designed for law graduates with at least one to two years of relevant experience in either corporate/commercial drafting or intellectual property law practice.

Role Title: Legal Associate (Jr.) - Corporate and Commercial Law

**Role Description and Responsibilities**:
a. Document Drafting: Assist in drafting and reviewing a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, term sheets, notices, shareholder resolutions, and compliance reports. Engage in contract negotiations, draft and analyze agreements, and update legal templates while identifying areas for process improvement.

b. Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research on corporate and commercial laws, regulations, and industry-specific guidelines using reliable sources such as legal databases and government records.

c. Corporate Governance: Support Maintain corporate records, assist in corporate governance matters, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

d. Due Diligence and Transactions: Support corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions by conducting due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and assisting in the closing process.

e. Compliance Assistance: Assist the legal team in ensuring compliance with corporate laws, data privacy regulations, anti-corruption laws, and securities laws.

f. Client Interaction: Participate in client meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, draft correspondence, and assist in maintaining effective client communication.

g. Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the legal team as needed, including filing, copying, and organizing legal memoranda and client correspondence.

**Qualifications Required**:
a. LLB degree from a recognized law school.

b. Prior work experience of at least one to two years in relevant fields.

c. Strong academic record with coursework in corporate law, business law, IP or related fields.

d. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

e. Strong command of the English language.

f. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

g. Familiarity with legal research tools.

h. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

i. Interest in Corporate and Commercial Law or Commercial Law and IPR.

Skills Developed:
a. Advanced legal drafting (agreements, contracts, notices, corporate documents).

b. In-depth corporate legal research and writing.

c. Contract negotiation and transactional law experience.

d. Exposure to corporate governance and compliance.

e. Exposure to Intellectual Property practice and law

f. Experience in client communication and legal advisory.

g. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

h. Effective time management and multitasking abilities.

**Benefits**:
a. Practical, hands-on experience in corporate, commercial law and IPR.

b. Mentorship and guidance from experienced legal professionals.

c. Opportunity to mentor junior associates and interns.

d. Exposure to real client matters and corporate transactions.

e. Opportunities for career advancement, with potential for a full-time position based on performance.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹8,086.00 - ₹33,366.51 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person