Legal Internship Opportunity – Regulatory & Contract Compliance Support

July 11, 2025by canonsphere

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Legal Intern to assist our in-house legal team on vital documentation and compliance tasks. This role offers direct exposure to regulatory research, contract standardisation, and SEBI regulations, providing valuable real-world legal experience.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Research & Documentation

Develop a ready reference guide on SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012, including relevant master circulars.

Summarize major regulatory clauses to support internal compliance and reference needs.

Contract Review & Deviation Analysis

Assist in evaluating standard agreements such as NDAs and portfolio investment contracts.
Create deviation matrices to highlight differences from approved templates, aiding risk assessment.

Template Drafting & Standardisation

Draft and refine templates for frequently used legal documents like board/shareholder resolutions and fund-related agreements.
Ensure these templates are clear, consistent, and legally sound.

Confidentiality & Security Protocols

Given the sensitive nature of the work:

Interns will work on company-issued laptops with necessary access restrictions (subject to IT approval).
All documents shared will be redacted to protect confidential content.
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must be signed before starting the internship.

Preferred Candidate Profile

3rd or 4th-year law students enrolled in a Delhi-based university.
Sound knowledge of corporate and investment laws, particularly SEBI regulations.
Strong skills in legal drafting, research, and Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
High level of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.

Learning Opportunities

Insight into fund documentation and investment agreements.
Practical exposure to AIF regulatory frameworks.
Experience with contract review processes and legal standardisation efforts.