Job Opportunity for Legal Associate at NSRCEL in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 560076

**Job Title:** Legal Associate

**Company:** NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore’s entrepreneurship and startup incubation hub)

**Location:** Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 560076

**About NSRCEL:** NSRCEL is the entrepreneurship and startup incubation hub at IIM Bangalore.  Dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting the startup ecosystem, NSRCEL partners with leading corporates and government bodies (including NITI Aayog, Department of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) to drive economic growth through entrepreneurial initiatives.

**Job Description:**

NSRCEL seeks a Legal Associate to play a critical role in drafting and managing legal documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting internal legal operations. Reporting to the Legal Manager, this role requires collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents (including Incubation Information Sheets, Grant Agreements, MOUs, Service Agreements, Vendor Contracts, and Non-Disclosure Agreements) to ensure compliance.

* Maintaining and updating accurate, secure, and easily accessible legal records.

* Liaising with external stakeholders (vendors, partners, and external legal consultants).

* Monitoring and following up on advances given to ventures under Other Current Liabilities (OCL), providing status updates and progress tracking.

* Tracking repayments from ventures and managing contract renewals.

* Assisting the Legal Manager with documentation for fund disbursement, screening committee reports, and stakeholder coordination.

* Assisting with the digitization and secure storage of legal documents.

* Supporting day-to-day legal functions, including managing communications and coordinating tasks related to ongoing legal matters.

**Requirements:**

* LLB from a recognized institution.

* 2+ years of work experience as a Legal Associate.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Familiarity with the startup ecosystem.

* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

* Ability to multitask, take ownership, and work independently.

* Comfortable interacting with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

* Willingness to accept feedback and adapt accordingly.

**Job Type:** Full-time