Boston Institute of Analytics
Website:
bostoninstituteofanalytics.org
Job details:
Job Title: Legal Officer
Location: Mumbai (On Site)
Company: Boston Institute of Analytics (BIA)
Experience: 4+ Years
About Boston Institute of Analytics
The Boston Institute of Analytics is one of the top ranked international education and training institutes, headquartered in Boston, USA, with 107+ campuses across 7+ countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, and India. BIA delivers industry leading programs across new age technical and non technical disciplines, helping students and professionals build future ready careers in the world’s most in demand fields. Our programs emphasize practical learning, career focused training, and global certification pathways, enabling learners to develop the skills required to succeed in competitive global industries.
About the Role
Boston Institute of Analytics is seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Officer to manage litigation, corporate legal matters, contractual documentation, and legal risk across the organisation.
This is a litigation focused in-house role. It requires strong practical experience in civil and criminal law, legal drafting, dispute resolution, and court procedure, along with close coordination with external counsel and statutory authorities. The ideal candidate brings sound legal judgment and excellent drafting skills. They will independently manage legal matters while supporting senior management with clear, commercially aligned advice.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation & Dispute Management
· Manage civil, criminal, and commercial litigation involving the organisation, from initial assessment
through hearings, appeals, and resolution.
· Draft, review, and finalise petitions, pleadings, affidavits, applications, written statements, and other court documents.
· Attend court proceedings, coordinate with external counsel, and represent the organisation before courts, tribunals, and statutory authorities wherever legally permissible.
· Coordinate with external advocates, law enforcement agencies, and relevant authorities regarding legal proceedings, investigations, and related matters.
· Monitor case developments, hearing schedules, filing deadlines, and procedural compliance.
· Drive dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and settlement.
Legal Drafting & Documentation
· Draft, review, and respond to legal notices, formal representations, and legal correspondence.
· Draft, review, and vet commercial agreements, contracts, MOUs, undertakings, and other legal documents.
· Identify contractual risks and build appropriate safeguards into every agreement.
· Maintain organised records of agreements, legal correspondence, and supporting documentation.
Corporate Legal Advisory & Risk Management
· Advise senior management and internal departments on corporate, commercial, contractual, and operational matters.
· Assess the legal implications of business decisions, partnerships, and commercial arrangements.
· Identify potential legal exposure and recommend preventive and corrective measures.
· Support matters involving intellectual property, contract enforcement, and regulatory obligations.
Legal Research & Compliance
· Conduct legal research on statutes, judicial precedents, regulatory developments, and procedural requirements.
· Prepare legal opinions, case summaries, and internal advisories.
· Support statutory compliance, regulatory correspondence, and internal legal reviews.
· Recommend improvements to legal processes, templates, and documentation standards.
External Counsel Coordination & Reporting
· Coordinate with external advocates, law firms, and legal consultants, and brief counsel on facts, evidence, and strategy.
· Review drafts and submissions prepared by external counsel and monitor progress on every matter.
· Maintain a litigation tracker covering case status, hearings, filings, and deadlines.
· Provide timely updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management.
Key Skills & Competencies
· Strong practical experience in civil and criminal litigation, legal drafting, and court procedure.
· Sound understanding of corporate, commercial, and contract law.
· Excellent drafting across notices, pleadings, petitions, agreements, and legal opinions.
· Strong research, analytical, and negotiation abilities.
· Ability to independently manage multiple matters under strict timelines.
· Proficiency in SCC Online, Manupatra, or equivalent research platforms.
· Excellent written and verbal communication.
· High standards of professional ethics, confidentiality, and accountability.
Required Experience
· Minimum 4 years of relevant legal experience with substantial hands-on litigation exposure.
· Experience with a litigation firm, practising advocate’s chambers, or a corporate legal department.
· Exposure to commercial disputes, contract drafting, and legal advisory will be an advantage.
Educational Qualification
· LL.B. from a recognised university is mandatory.
· Enrolment with a State Bar Council (Sanad) is mandatory.
· LL.M. or a specialisation in Corporate, Commercial, or Criminal Law is an added advantage.
Why Join BIA?
· Work with an established international education and training organisation present across 7+ countries.
· Handle diverse legal matters across litigation, commercial contracts, and corporate advisory.
· Work closely with senior leadership on significant legal and strategic decisions.
· Take ownership of legal operations within a growing organisation, with clear long term career growth.
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boston Institute of Analytics is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. All qualified candidates will be considered based on their skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
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