SPEC Finance - Legal Research Officer - LLB

Legal Research Officer

Department: Legal & Compliance

Location: GIFT City, Gandhinagar

EXP: 1-3 YRS

Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)

Reports To: Legal Manager

Job Summary:

- We are seeking a highly driven and meticulous Legal Research Officer to support our Legal & Compliance division in a dynamic and fast-evolving regulatory environment.

- The role involves in-depth legal research, support in the drafting and review of legal documents, and assistance in regulatory reporting and compliance monitoring across Indian and international jurisdictions. This position is particularly suited for final-year law students, recent graduates, or early-career legal professionals with a strong academic foundation and an interest in corporate, financial, and international law.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive legal research on statutory frameworks, regulatory guidelines, and case law across Indian and global jurisdictions, with a focus on SEBI, RBI, IFSCA, MCA, and allied authorities.

- Draft, review, and quality-check legal documents including contracts, policies, board resolutions, and regulatory submissions.

- Track regulatory developments and circulars issued by domestic and international regulators, and maintain structured compliance logs and risktrackers.

- Assist in the preparation of legal opinions, regulatory matrices, compliance checklists, and due diligence reports.

- Support document management, contract lifecycle tracking, and litigation record maintenance.

- Liaise with external legal advisors, consultants, and internal teams to facilitate legal workflows.

- Prepare concise briefing notes, regulatory summaries, and legal updates for internal stakeholders and leadership.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized institution. Final-year students or fresh graduates may be considered.

- Strong academic record with demonstrated experience or aptitude in legal research and drafting.

- Foundational knowledge of Indian corporate, financial, and commercial law frameworks.

- Excellent research, writing, and organizational abilities with a keen eye for detail.

- High levels of discretion, professional integrity, and ability to work under time-sensitive conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Internship or work experience with law firms, NBFCs, fintech entities, or IFSC- registered institutions.

- Exposure to international financial services regulations or knowledge of SEZ/IFSCA laws.

- Familiarity with legal databases (e.g., Manupatra, SCC, LexisNexis, Westlaw).