Fourth Frontier offers pioneering products and services for monitoring and improving heart health across the globe. Frontier X, our patented product that provides real-time feedback on cardiac health, saw a 10x growth in sales over the past year.
We raised a $10.5M round in July 2021 to scale our offerings and grow our high-powered team. If you would like to join us and transform the health of millions of hearts, please apply to the position below.
Responsibilities
Give accurate legal direction to the office staff on all matters that influence the organization
Ensure that the company is in compliance with all present business process laws
Ensure the company is in compliance with any new amendments in relevant legislations
Create agreements, vendor contracts, privacy policy, terms and conditions, and other legal documents
Research on a variety of regulatory and legal issues that could impact the company
Research and prepare documents to help the company obtain relevant regulatory approvals
Requirements
Bachelor of Laws (LLB Degree)
Proven 3 to 5 years of experience as a Legal Counsel with an established law firm or General Legal or a relevant Corporate Law position
Professional License of Legal practice is mandatory (Enrollment with the the Bar Council of India)
Self Motivated individual with excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
I. Studying legal notices/ pleadings, plaint and petitions to understand legal disputes. Co-ordinate with concern department’s head to discover relevant facts and documents required for preparing replies and necessary pleadings.
II. Discover, negotiate and appoint suitable lawyers for Co’s litigation arising out at various locations within the state of U.P. & M.P., under the fee schedule and terms and conditions of engagement approved by management.
III. Prepare briefs for explaining legal cases to Co’s advocates. Prepare short notes on disputes for reporting purpose/ giving better understanding of legal cases to Corporate Legal team.
IV. Evaluate legal opinions and available options after discussion with advocates and corporate legal team and accordingly prepare strategies to perusing lawsuits at Courts.
V. Review drafts of lawsuits pleadings supplied by Co’s advocates to ensure that all required factual representations have been incorporated under the petitions/ replies,
VI. Confirm law suit pleadings after finalization by swearing affidavits on behalf of company required in support for onwards submission before Court of Law.
VII. Liaising/ regular follow-up with Co’s advocates to ensure proper movement of legal cases. Ensure necessary support to Co’s lawyers regarding documents, facts etc.
VIII. Prepare strategies for fruitful statements/ evidences at court to ensure favorable judgment in Civil/ Criminal cases.
Advisory and legal support to internal functions/ departments:
Advisory and legal support to internal functions/ departments i.e. :-
I. Security – Preparing FIRs to police pertaining to incidence of theft/ assault/ breach of security etc.
– Assist and extend support to security personals/ Co’s officials to deal with court summons for witness/ statements in trials proceedings at Criminal Court.
– Extend legal support to security team for taking delivery of Co’s stolen goods seized by police during investigation on FIRs.
II. Administration – Preparing representation as and when requested for obtaining various clearances/ permissions/ NOCs from various government agencies/ departments.
III. HR – Drat/ Review disciplinary actions related letters/ charge sheets and correspondences with labour authorities.
– Attend mediation meetings called by labour authorities to amicably resolve workmen’s grievances against management.
– Organizing departmental enquiries, present management side during departmental enquiries.
– Extend support to deal with labour enforcement officers specially while dealing with complaints under Contract labour Act.
IV. Mines – Prepare drafts of various correspondences/ representations to concern government dept./ agencies under guidance of mines head,.
V. Environment; Drat/ Review letters/ reply to show cause notices served by PCB. Briefing the related notices/ draft replies to corporate legal and obtain consent before onwards submission. Support department to obtain requisite board resolutions/ letter of authority and other details/ information as and when requested.
VI. Electrical: Drat/ Review various letters/ reply, affidavits and other documents on request of electrical dept.
VII. Procurement: Extending support during execution of contracts. Provide help in drafting intimation letters of short closers due to non-performance/ imposition of disciplinary penalties/ recoveries etc.
VIII. Finance: Provide support in preparation and execution of various affidavits to submit to respective authorities.
IX. Support departments to obtain necessary board resolution/ letter of authority etc. from head office legal & secretarial team.
Drafting and Review of documents:
Draft / review various Agreements, MoUs, misc. deeds and documents, affidavits, external letters and representations to concerned government agencies/ regulators etc.
Compliance Management: ‘Complan’ tool administration, Resolution of user’s grivances, User Training:
I. Provide on the desk personal training of uses and applications of ‘Complan’ to every new joining user.
II. Ensure uploading of appropriate proofs of compliances by compliance owners.
III. Monitor & evaluate status of compliances, identify defaulters and regular follow-up with them to ensure updation of due compliance.
IV. Take care of typical pain points, resolution / escalation of ‘complan’ user’s grievances to Head Office Team for solutions, follow-up.
Critical Document Management; Safe keeping, Tracking and archival / retrieval of documents:
I. Keep updated digital Index and log book along with scanned images of all ‘safely kept’ critical documents on shared server location.
II. Keep watch on periodical renewal of critical licences, certificates, consents and permissions and follow-up with concern department in this connection, as and when needful.
III. Facilitate annual internal audit/ review of Critical Document’s safe keeping
Prepare/ Keep updated legal cases files and Cases Status Reports (MIS):
I. Prepare/ maintain legal cases files for each and every legal case by/ against the Company.
II. Prepare and forword updated monthly/ quarterly Legal Cases Status Reports showing every details of legal issued pending on date, to corporate Head-Legal.
We are looking for graduates in law having 0-2 years of practice, freshers preferred, for handling litigation cases, research work, drafting, client engagement and general legal practice, primarily for the following Courts and Tribunals:
Hon’ble High Court of Judicature, Allahabad, Sitting at Lucknow.
Learned Civil Court, Lucknow.
Learned Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, Lucknow.
Learned State and District Consumer Forums, Lucknow.
Details:
Litigation practice is a full-time engagement.
Timings: 10-4 Court timings, modified day to day, thereafter 6.30 pm to 9 pm chambers/on-site preparation.
Junior Counsels at our chambers are not our employees but fellow colleagues (partners) so they are free to handle their own cases provided the preparation for the case and client conferences are held at the on-site chambers situated in Hazratganj, Lucknow.
Stipend will be offered as per the general norm in the State of Uttar Pradesh surrounding Junior Counsels.
As part of IIHS’ detailed legal work, we are looking for a candidate to fill the full-time position of Consultant – Legal & Regulation (Higher Education) in our Delhi office. This is a mid-level leadership position that will potentially involve independent responsibility and individual contribution along with reviewing and supervising the work of younger team members.
Activities and Tasks
Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
Legal-Regulatory Support in Higher Education (primary):
Handling analysis and drafting on legal and regulatory matters, including the laws and policies relating to Higher Education:
Legislative developments both central and state;
Policies and schemes both central and state;
Relevant case law at Supreme Court, High Courts and subordinate courts as applicable;
Ensuring effective and rigorous analysis and adequate documentation;
Carrying out institutional process drafting, including policies;
Handling legal advisory, memos and opinion writing, litigation proceedings and related support;
Undertaking legal and regulatory due diligence;
Conducting research and analysis of latest developments in Higher Education worldwide, including in the field of Digital Blended Learning and Education Rankings;
Transactional advisory and drafting as appropriate to the ‘not-for-profit’ sector;
Handling relevant IPR related matters;
Assisting in stakeholder consultations and deliberations as relevant;
Research (secondary):
Contributing to research and academic work on aspects of urban law and policy, as relevant to IIHS;
Contributing to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others;
Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed.
Structure and Reporting
The Consultant – Legal & Regulation will report to the Chief – Legal & Regulation at IIHS and will collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations, and students.
Person Specification
We are looking for a knowledgeable, responsible and motivated lawyer with a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Law and at least 8 years of work experience in relevant areas, including preferably, experience of dealing with legal-regulatory and policy issues in Higher Education.
Other qualifications required for this role, include:
Excellent analytical skills and a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel;
Excellent communication skills in written English;
Good communication skills and fluency in Hindi/Kannada (written and spoken);
Ability to undertake rigorous research on constitutional law, administrative law, executive orders, labour law, taxation law, privacy/data protection legislation, case law, institutional structures and relevant legislative matters, with pronounced evidence of strong drafting and transactional skills;
Ability to understand law in contexts and propose iterative solutions;
Ability to assist with litigation related matters;
Ability to work in a highly inter-disciplinary team and under strict and frequent deadlines;
Professional experience in dealing with Government agencies/entities;
Initiative and independent working, ability to handle tasks with minimal supervision;
Leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor younger team members.
This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.
The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Location
This position is based in Delhi and will entail travel to other locations in India.
Review and Assessment
The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.
Diversity Policy
IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.
Contact
Please write to us at hr@iihs.co.in if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.
Hiring for: Training Coordinator- Prevention of Violence Against Women
Apply by: 17th Sep 2021
Ideal joining: Immediate (Negotiable)
For application and queries, write to: careers@jansahasindia.org,
Read more about us at: www.jansahasindia.org
Thematic Area Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC)
About the organization
Jan Sahas aims to eliminate sexual violence and forced labour, with a focus on the most excluded social groups. Started in the year 2000 as a community-based entity working to end manual scavenging, today, we work intensively across 50+ districts in 10 states across northern India. We operate through ~750 full-time staff and ~5,000 village-based volunteers.
Despite our size, we remain a grassroots organization; 90% of our staff belong to communities and groups we serve – survivors of sexual violence and forced labour, single women, and Dalit and tribal communities. Enabling people, we serve to lead the fight against exclusion is central to our ethos.
Jan Sahas is committed to protecting and promoting the rights of socially excluded communities. Our work operates at the intersection of caste, class, and gender, and we are deeply passionate about ending all forms of exclusion, including slavery, sexual violence, and identity-based discrimination. We aim to integrate our values – equity, dignity, transformative leadership, co-creation, and integrity – in our work as well as our interaction with each other.
You can learn about the Violence Against Women and Children thematic area – https://jansahas.org/prevention-of-sexual-violence-against-women-children
Summary:
Specific responsibilities and duties include:
· Undertake pieces of training on gender, gender-based violence, laws related to violence against women and children, various schemes and procedures.
· Coordinating with various departments to organize training for stakeholders like police, members of OSC, women and child department, child welfare committees, and others.
· Planning and conducting training for field staff of Jan Sahas and other CBO and CSO.
· Reporting and Documenting learning from training.
· Preparing Training Modules and other IEC Material.
· Ready to travel across the country for training.
· Engaging in discussions with different stakeholders for advocacy purposes.
· Closely work with thematic directors and support them with other tasks in relation to the implementation of programs.
Qualifications and experience required:
· Post-Graduation in the field of social work, law, women studies, or relevant subjects from a recognized university.
· Having an understanding of issues of gender, rights of women, children, and marginalized.
· Min 3-5 years’ training experience in the development sector particularly on the issue of gender.
· Experience in conducting training and planning and organizing programs.
· Experience in managing a team and work with multiple stakeholders.
· Proficiency in English and Hindi (Reading and Writing)
· Experience and expertise in working with survivors of gender-based violence.
· Sensitive and committed to working on issues of gender.
Reporting Supervisor:
· Selected candidates will be part of the core team for VAWC.
· Program Coordinator will be Reporting to the Program Manager,
Location:
● Jan Sahas National Office, Delhi
● Frequent Travel to field locations for Operational areas.
Compensation:
● Commensurate with experience, and competitive based on nonprofit standards in India.
We encourage you to apply if you are interested in working with us in our journey to ensure dignity and equality for all.
How to Apply:
Interested applicant can submit their cover letter and CV in a single PDF document by addressing “why you believe you are the right fit for the role in no more than 300 words.” Please mention “Training Coordinator- Prevention of Violence Against Women” in the subject line.
Dream Sports (DS) Legal is the inhouse legal function that supports all divisions within Dream Sports ecosystem on varied legal issues relating to the existing as well as prospective businesses for the group ranging from General Corporate, M&A, Fundraise, Structuring, Litigation and Litigation strategy, IP strategy, registration, monitoring and enforcement, Data Protection etc.
Your Role:
Supporting the DS management in the creation of a long-term litigation strategy
Keeping track of all industry-relevant litigation across the specified territory
Identifying and partnering with law firms who can deliver on the larger litigation strategy for the DS, both in terms of advice and execution
Preparing counsel briefing notes and briefing the counsels as and when required
Preparation of and execution of larger litigation strategy for the DS in line with the management objectives
Must Have:
7 to 10 years of PQE in Litigation (management, appearances, drafting, briefing) as a counsel/advocate
Experience in briefing senior counsels
Excellent drafting/writing skills
Understanding of litigation around constitutional/IP/commercial/ civil/criminal in lower as well as higher judiciary including writ jurisdiction
Good to Have:
Prior experience of having worked on gaming laws, taxation laws around gaming
Understands fantasy sports, sports streaming, content, e-commerce, Fintech industry in specific and Tech industry in general
Dream Sports is a sports technology company with brands such as Dream11, FanCode, DreamX, DreamSetGo and DreamPay in its portfolio. Dream Sports is executing its vision of ‘Make Sports Better’ by providing multiple avenues for fans to deeply engage with the sports they love through fantasy sports, content, commerce, experiences and events, among others. Founded in 2008 by Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth, the company has been ranked #7 among India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces in 2020 and was recognised as one of the top 10 innovative companies in India by Fast Company in 2019. Kalaari Capital, Think Investments, Multiples Equity, Tencent and Steadview Capital are the marquee investors in Dream Sports.
Responsible for negotiating, vetting, reviewing and drafting of contracts such as Lease deeds, Franchise Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, General Power of Attorney, Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA), Manufacturing Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Service Level Agreements, C&F Agreements, Loan License Agreements and Notices for Breach of Contracts.
Advising the management on ramification of contracts and work closely along with various stakeholders within the organisation to find solutions, which are practical as well as legally acceptable
Legal Database Management & Standardisation of Contracts –
Responsible for creating and maintaining a database of contracts
Track the status of the Contracts
Sensitising the management on complying with the terms of high-value and material contracts.
Drafting Contracts with a focus on standardising clauses across business relationships
Managing contract creation, execution, and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial and operational performance and minimizing risk.
Transactions –
Key resource for the legal function responsible for handling and advising on high value transactions, such as sale and purchase of real estate assets, asset purchase agreements, share purchase and other transactions which the Company proposes to carry.
Involved in the supervision of compliances and advisory matters related to Corporate Law, FSSAI/Legal Metrology and Drug & Cosmetics Act.
Scrutiny of Property Documents Responsible for Scrutiny of Property Documents for proposed Himalaya Stores; maintaining coordination with Local Authorities and Revenue department for tracing the titles of properties and providing opinions to concerned department.
Intellectual Property: Managing and Protecting Trademarks
Analysing availability of the brand name.
Arranging for filing and Coordinating for Registration (from inception till grant of certificate)
Track Renewals.
Coordination for filing of applications for registration, renewal and Notices of Opposition.
Initiating appropriate action against violation and infringement like sending notices, filing case etc.
Facilitating the Disciplinary Enquiry to be held against the charge sheeted employee
Providing legal support and advice on the disciplinary actions against the employees who have committed misconduct as per the provisions of service rules of the firm.
Preparing Explanation Letter, Charge sheet cum show cause notice, Enquiry Notice, Suspension Letter Pending Enquiry, Final Show Cause Notice for proposed punishment and Dismissal / Discharge / Termination Order.
Providing legal support and advice on Legal Notices, dispute, Employee complain/suit Human Resource, General administration, Procurement and offering legal support for Non-Disclosure Agreements, Procurement Contracts, Lease Agreements, drafting reply to Legal Notices
Qualification Graduate/Post graduatein law from reputed college
The ideal candidate will be responsible for in-house legal matters including drafting agreements, addressing compliance issues, and participating in negotiation discussions. In order to succeed, this candidate should feel comfortable working with in-house and outside counsels on a variety of legal matters. Responsibilities
Provide legal support to the various internal departments
Work with other in-house counsels and outside counsels, as required
Negotiate and draft complex transactional agreements
Taking preemptive measures to avoid legal risks and conflicts
