Legal Associate - Bengaluru

Position: Legal Associate · Location: Bengaluru · Tenure: Full-Time · About Sattva · We Partner to deliver social impact at scale · Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achie ...

Job description

Position: Legal Associate

Location: Bengaluru

Tenure: Full-Time

About Sattva

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale.

We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit:

About the Team

Sattva's Corporate Advisory business unit works with corporations spanning multiple industries, geographies and priorities. Given the complexity of their operations i.e. multi-location, multi-budget, multi-thematic focus, different business operations, and higher accountability for adherence to CSR law (Section 135 of India's Companies Act), leadership and CSR teams within these corporations are paying closer attention to governance and compliance. We at Sattva have an immense demand driven opportunity to meet this growing focus with specialised consulting services and a suite of compliance products.

Role Summary:

We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Law Graduate to join our in-house legal team. The role will primarily focus on the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of commercial contracts such as service agreements, consultancy agreements, vendor agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), non-financial MoUs, and intellectual property (IPR) licensing agreements. In addition, the role includes conducting legal research on international laws, and helping to set up and manage a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system for enhanced contract governance. This position is ideal for a recent or early-career legal professional looking to build a foundation in corporate, commercial, and international legal operations within a business-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Drafting & Review

1. Draft, review, and support negotiation of:

• Service Agreements

• Consultancy Agreements

• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)

• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

• Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)

• Vendor Agreements

• IPR Licensing Agreements

1. Ensure that contracts are legally sound, aligned with business needs, and mitigate potential legal risks.

2. Ensure SLAs are tracked and met. Any risks / exceptions to be highlighted

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

1. Assist in the evaluation, implementation, and administration of a

Contract Lifecycle Management system.

1. Organize and manage the contract repository; ensure version control and timely renewals/expiry monitoring.

2. Create and maintain templates, clause libraries, and process checklists.

Legal Research & Advisory

1. Conduct legal research on international laws, especially in relation to data protection, IP, cross-border service delivery, etc.

2. Prepare internal legal memos or guidance notes as required.

3. Stay updated with key regulatory changes affecting commercial and contract law.

Cross-Functional Support

1. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments (e.g., sales, procurement, HR, finance) to ensure contract alignment.

2. Support the legal team in maintaining compliance registers, internal policies, and SOPs.

Required Qualifications:

• LL.B. degree from a recognized university

• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience

Key Skills:

• Good understanding of commercial contracts and general corporate law

• Exposure to or interest in international law and cross-border transactions

• Strong legal drafting and research skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• High attention to detail and analytical thinking

• Familiarity with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with CLM tools is a plus

Preferred Add-ons:

• Exposure to data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, PDPA, etc.)

• Basic knowledge of IPR (copyright, trademark, licensing)

• Prior experience (internships or job) in an in-house legal team or legal operations
  
  

Why Sattva?

It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody's business.

• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and solutions you design

• Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment

• Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow and deliver the best you can

• Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow
  
  

Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.

At Sattva, we also provide additional support for limitations related to physical or mental disabilities. If you need reasonable additional support to apply for a position or participate in the interview process, please write to us at

We cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment for all our employees and reinforce diversity in our workplace. All applications regardless of race, religion, caste, color, place of origin, gender, sexuality, disability and age will be welcome and will be fairly evaluated as per the requirements of the role.