Corporate Lawyer

Role Description This is a full-time remote role for a Corporate Lawyer at LegalSurface. The Corporate Lawyer will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, corporate policies, and compliance documents for a range of clients. Daily responsibilities include advising on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, entity formation, M&A transactions, and cross-border structuring, particularly in the context of Jammu & Kashmir and NRI clients. The role involves preparing legal opinions and memoranda, conducting legal research, analyzing applicable statutes and regulations, and coordinating with internal teams and client stakeholders. The Corporate Lawyer will also manage case files, assist in corporate-related litigation or dispute resolution, and contribute to firm knowledge management and client communication.
Qualifications

• Strong corporate and commercial law skills, including experience with contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in legal research, statutory interpretation, and drafting clear, well-structured legal documents and opinions.
• Experience in litigation or dispute resolution related to corporate, tax, or commercial matters, including coordination with courts or tribunals.
• Ability to advise business clients on risk management, transaction structuring, and compliance strategies, including NRI and cross-border matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in accessible language.
• LL.B. (or equivalent) from an accredited institution; LL.M. in Corporate or Commercial Law is an advantage.
• Active registration with the Bar Council and eligibility to practice law in India.
• High level of professional ethics, attention to detail, and capacity to work independently in a remote environment.
• Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department, ideally with exposure to Jammu & Kashmir or regional legal matters.