Fair and Just Legal Solutions LLP invites applications for Legal Associate positions in corporate and banking law practice.
About Fair and Just Legal Solutions LLP
Fair and Just Legal Solutions LLP is a corporate law firm based in Noida providing advisory services across corporate transactions, banking and finance documentation, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracting. The firm regularly assists clients in structuring investment transactions, preparing finance documentation, and conducting corporate due diligence across sectors.
Corporate law firms specialising in banking and finance advisory play a critical role in structuring loan documentation, investment agreements, and compliance frameworks under statutes such as the Companies Act, FEMA, SARFAESI Act, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Working in such environments helps young lawyers develop strong transactional drafting skills and regulatory interpretation expertise.
This role offers an opportunity to work closely on structured finance documentation and corporate advisory assignments within a professional law firm setting.
About the Opportunity
Fair and Just Legal Solutions LLP is inviting applications for the position of Legal Associate for candidates with one to two years of post-qualification experience in corporate law practice. The role is designed for professionals with prior exposure to corporate transactions, banking documentation, and regulatory advisory workflows.
Selected candidates will assist the firm in drafting commercial agreements, preparing regulatory opinions, and supporting corporate due diligence assignments. The position offers hands-on experience in handling share purchase transactions, loan documentation, and compliance analysis under multiple commercial statutes.
This opportunity is particularly suitable for candidates seeking to strengthen their expertise in corporate and banking law advisory practice.
Nature of Work and Responsibilities
Selected associates will assist in drafting and reviewing transaction documentation such as share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, escrow agreements, and project finance documentation. Exposure to such agreements strengthens understanding of investment structuring and contractual risk allocation frameworks.
Associates will also work on preparation of loan documentation including mortgage deeds, hypothecation deeds, trust and retention account agreements, and related financing instruments used in banking transactions. Participation in such assignments helps candidates develop familiarity with secured lending structures.
The role includes preparing legal opinions on statutory frameworks including the Companies Act 2013, FEMA regulations, SARFAESI Act provisions, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Associates will also review commercial contracts such as sale deeds, lease deeds, leave and license agreements, and assignment agreements.
Additionally, candidates will support corporate due diligence exercises involving document verification, compliance assessment, and regulatory review of corporate entities.
These responsibilities provide structured exposure to corporate advisory and banking documentation workflows.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to candidates meeting the following requirements:
One to two years of post-qualification experience in corporate law practice
LL.B. degree from a recognised university
Prior experience working in a corporate law firm environment
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of corporate and banking laws
Candidates with Company Secretary qualification will have an added advantage.
Only candidates currently working in corporate law firms or firms handling banking and finance matters should apply.
Skills Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Selected associates will gain advanced exposure to transactional drafting workflows used in corporate investments and project finance structures. Participation in preparation of share purchase and shareholder agreements strengthens understanding of equity structuring frameworks.
Exposure to banking documentation assignments enhances familiarity with secured lending structures and financial regulatory compliance mechanisms. Associates will also develop expertise in preparing legal opinions under major commercial statutes including the Companies Act, FEMA, SARFAESI Act, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
The role further supports development of due diligence capability through participation in corporate compliance verification exercises relevant to mergers, acquisitions, and lending transactions.
This position is particularly valuable for lawyers building careers in corporate advisory, banking and finance law, or transactional practice.
Duration Mode Location and Remuneration
Position: Legal Associate
Experience Requirement: 1–2 years PQE
Location: Noida
Mode: Law firm office role
Remuneration: As per experience and firm standards
Applicants must mention their current and expected CTC in the covering letter.
Important Dates
No fixed application deadline has been specified.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are recommended.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is particularly suitable for:
Corporate law associates with transactional drafting experience
Lawyers working in banking and finance advisory roles
Candidates experienced in Companies Act compliance work
Professionals involved in project finance documentation
Associates seeking due diligence exposure in corporate transactions
Lawyers planning long-term careers in corporate and finance law 🚀
Application Procedure
Mail here to apply: info@fjls.in
Applicants should submit their CV along with a covering letter mentioning current and expected CTC.
