Experience: 2–4 Years
Industry: IT / Technology Services
ProcDNA in the IT/technology services sector is looking to hire a Legal Associate (Junior) to support its legal and commercial operations. This role is ideal for legal professionals with prior experience in the technology industry and a strong interest in commercial contracting and legal operations.
Key Responsibilities
Contracting & Documentation
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage NDAs, CDAs, MSAs, and SOWs with customers, partners, and vendors.
- Support standardization of commercial and legal templates across the organization.
- Ensure contracts align with company policies, risk thresholds, and applicable laws.
Clause Library & Knowledge Management
- Create, maintain, and update a centralized clause library for commonly used contractual provisions.
- Identify recurring legal issues and propose standard fallback clauses and playbooks.
- Support continuous improvement of legal templates based on negotiation learnings.
Contract Lifecycle Management
- Assist with contract lifecycle processes including drafting, execution, amendments, renewals, and termination.
- Track key contractual obligations, milestones, and risk items.
- Support audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation and version control.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Support
- Work closely with Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Delivery teams to enable timely contract execution.
- Provide basic legal guidance on commercial terms, data protection, confidentiality, and liability.
- Coordinate with external counsel when required.
Compliance & Risk Support
- Support compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and information security obligations.
- Assist in identifying and flagging commercial and legal risks early in deal discussions.
- Maintain organized records for legal and compliance reviews.
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory
- 2–4 years of legal experience, preferably in the IT/technology/services industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized institution.
- Hands-on experience with NDAs, CDAs, MSAs, and SOWs.
- Strong drafting and contract review skills.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Preferred
- Exposure to global clients and cross-border contracts.
- Familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
- Basic understanding of data protection and privacy concepts.
- Knowledge of commercial risk allocation, including liability caps, indemnities, and intellectual property.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Desired Competencies
- Practical, business-oriented legal mindset.
- Ability to balance risk management with commercial realities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
- Proactive approach to standardization and process improvement.
Key Skills: Risk Management | Contracts | Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) | Commercial Contracts | Legal Drafting
Apply Here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4424165639/
Disclaimer: This opportunity is being shared for informational purposes only. The recruitment process shall be conducted solely by the hiring organization.
