Job Description – Legal Associate
Job Designation: Legal Associate
Reporting to: Manager (Legal)
Location: Mohali, Punjab
What makes Cogneesol a great fit for you?
With over 16 years of experience, Cogneesol stands as a global leader in the Business Process Management (BPM) industry. We pride ourselves on being more than just a service provider; we are your partner in transformation, committed to driving excellence at every step of your journey. At Cogneesol, we live by our core values of SPEED—Start-up Mindset, Partner in Growth, Excellence, Ethics, and Dependability—which guide us in fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Role Overview:
Legal Associate typically involves providing specialized legal services to clients (often law firms or corporate legal departments). These services can range from routine legal tasks to complex legal support, depending on the scope of the client’s offerings.
What you’ll do? (Key Responsibilities)
· Legal Research and Analysis
- Conduct research on statutes, case laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
- Analyze legal documents and provide summaries or insights to assist attorneys.
- Drafting and Documentation
- Draft legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, notices, pleadings, and motions.
- Create templates and standard operating procedures for legal processes.
- Contract Management
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, vendor agreements, and employment contracts.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements and client-specific standards.
- Litigation Support
- Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and witness statements.
- Creating chronologies like medical (Personal Injuries).
- Administrative and Client Coordination
- Communicate with client representatives and external counsel to ensure a clear understanding of tasks.
- Provide updates, reports, and deliverables within specified timelines.
What you’ll need?
Must-Have:
Education: Bachelor of Law (LLB) or LLM.
· Minimum of 6 months of experience in LPO (personal injury, contract life cycle management, drafting, legal research, etc.).
· Knowledge of personal injury, contract lifecycle management, drafting, legal research, etc.
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
· Strong communication skills for handling client calls/ client queries.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
· Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
What Cogneesol will offer you?
§ Innovative Culture: Be part of a dynamic environment that encourages creativity and innovation, driven by our start-up mindset.
§ Growth Opportunities: As a Partner in Growth, we offer ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
§ Commitment to Excellence: Join a team dedicated to delivering excellence in every project and client engagement.
§ Ethical Workplace: Work in a company that values ethics and integrity in every aspect of its operations.
§ Dependable Support: Benefit from a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.