Position: Legal Associate

Job Type: 1 Year Contract
Location: Gurgaon
 

About Corteva

Corteva is a leading organization in the agriculture industry and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Compliance Associate on Contract basis to join our dynamic team.

Position Description & Responsibilities

Corteva is seeking a candidate with 3-5 years of prior work experience to assist the Legal Team.The position reports to Senior Counsel- Legal and will be based out of Gurgaon.

Job Responsibilities

Assist with litigation activities, including liaising with external counsel/lawyers, compiling case documentation, preparing for court appearances, and collaborating with both internal stakeholders and legal representatives.Support the drafting of responses to legal notices.Draft agreements and engagement letters as required.Prepare periodic reports concerning litigation and other legal matters.Administer and support litigation management tools, ensuring accurate case status updates, coordination with external counsel, effective communication of instructions, and timely follow-up on case progress and actionable items during hearings. Promptly report key developments to legal management.Maintain MIS records and manage internal legal documentation.Provide ongoing support for additional legal functions as necessary.

Educational and Professional Requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in law (LL B.) - MandatoryKnowledge of legal principles and litigation processes.

Desired Skills

Work Skills:

Prior experience with law firms and familiarity with court procedures is highly desirable.Proficiency in Litigation and Billing tools is an asset.

Soft Skills:

Working experience with Microsoft applications- Word & ExcelWorking experience in Litigation tool-desiredDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication and interpersonal competencies.Proven ability to function both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.Strong integrity and meticulous attention to detail.