Legal Associate

Job Description – Legal Associate / In-House Legal Counsel

Company: DOQFY Internet Private Limited

Department: Legal

Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Work Mode: Full-time, Work from Office

Experience: 2–5 years of relevant legal experience

Qualification: LL.B. / B.A. LL.B. from a recognised university

Mandatory Requirement: Enrolment with the applicable State Bar Council and practical experience in legal practice.

About DOQFY

DOQFY is a LegalTech and Contract Execution SaaS platform offering solutions in e-Stamping, eSignatures, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Contract Execution and digital authentication. We help businesses streamline contract management and execution through technology-driven solutions.

Role Overview

DOQFY is looking for a qualified and experienced Legal Associate to provide in-house legal support to the organisation. The candidate will work closely with management and various departments to handle legal documentation, contract drafting, agreement reviews, compliance, legal research and risk assessment.

The ideal candidate should have practical legal experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage legal matters independently while supporting the company's business and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Drafting and Review

• Draft, review and revise Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), vendor agreements, customer agreements and partnership agreements.
• Review software licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, technology agreements and service contracts.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate legal safeguards.
• Maintain standard legal templates and the company's contract repository.

2. In-House Legal Support

• Provide day-to-day legal assistance to management and internal departments.
• Review legal documents, business proposals and contractual commitments.
• Assist with legal notices, replies, documentation and coordination with external advocates.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation-related documentation, as required.

3. Corporate and Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in maintaining corporate legal records and compliance documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable corporate, commercial and employment laws.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants and relevant authorities.
• Track regulatory updates and communicate their potential impact on the business.

4. Technology and Data Protection

• Review contracts involving software, digital signatures, e-Stamping and electronic contract execution.
• Assist with privacy policies, confidentiality clauses, data processing agreements and information security commitments.
• Support compliance with applicable data protection, intellectual property and technology-related laws.
• Review customer and vendor terms relevant to DOQFY's digital products and services.

5. HR and Employment Legal Support

• Draft and review employment agreements, offer letters, confidentiality agreements and other employee-related legal documents.
• Assist HR with employment policies, disciplinary documentation, employee exits and employment-related legal queries.
• Support the review of applicable labour and employment law requirements.

6. Legal Research and Risk Management

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal summaries, opinions and risk assessment notes.
• Identify potential legal risks in business operations and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of agreements, legal notices, compliance activities and ongoing matters.
• Provide timely legal support to management and other departments.

Eligibility Criteria

• LL.B. / B.A. LL.B. from a recognised university.
• Mandatory enrolment with the relevant State Bar Council.
• 2–5 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience in a law firm, legal practice or corporate legal department.
• Practical experience in legal drafting, agreement review and handling legal matters.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate and commercial law, and applicable employment laws.
• Experience with technology, IT services, SaaS or LegalTech contracts will be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and sound legal judgment.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Legal research and interpretation of applicable laws.
• Risk identification and contract management.
• Knowledge of digital agreements, eSignatures and data privacy.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and digital documentation systems.
• Professional communication and stakeholder management.

Additional Requirements

• The candidate must be willing to work full-time from DOQFY's Bengaluru office.
• Candidates must provide their LL.B. qualification documents and Bar Council enrolment details for verification.
• Candidates must clearly disclose their current professional status and any applicable restrictions on legal practice.
• Prior experience independently handling legal documentation and supporting business teams is preferred.

What DOQFY Offers

• Opportunity to work with a growing LegalTech organisation.
• Exposure to technology contracts, digital documentation and commercial legal operations.
• Direct collaboration with management and cross-functional teams.
• An opportunity to contribute to the development of the company's legal processes and compliance framework.

Languages Preferred: English, Kannada, & Hindi