Legal Intern

The Legal Swan


Consultant to act as External Member - Internal Committee (POSH)
The Legal Swan • Mumbai, Maharashtra • via LinkedIn
1+ hours ago
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External Member – Internal Committee (POSH Compliance)

Location: Mumbai

Type: Full time role with POSH at Work to serve as an external member in the IC of client organizations

Job Summary: We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to serve as an External Member on the Internal Committee (IC) of organizations in accordance with Section 4(2)(c) of the POSH Act, 2013. The role requires advising and participating in the resolution of sexual harassment complaints and supporting organizations in maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.

Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in IC meetings and inquiry proceedings as an independent third-party member.
• Assist the IC in conducting fair, unbiased, and timely inquiries into complaints of sexual harassment.
• Guide the IC on the legal framework of the POSH Act and other relevant laws.
• Provide expert insights to ensure compliance with due process and principles of natural justice.
• Maintain neutrality and confidentiality throughout the proceedings.
• Help draft inquiry reports, recommendations, and compliance documentation.
• Offer periodic feedback to the employer on improving the workplace culture and POSH implementation.

Qualifications:
• Fluent with written and spoken English (knowing Hindi and Marathi will be preferred)
• Comfortable and experienced with drafting legal opinions, petitions etc.
• Experience in social work, women's rights, legal aid, human rights, gender justice, or workplace diversity.
• Minimum 5–10 years of professional experience in the areas relevant to POSH law or gender justice (Must have handled 5 to 10 complaints of sexual harassment in the past, Must have conducted 10 to 15 training and / or awareness sessions in the past).
• Good understanding of the POSH Act, 2013, rules, and case laws.

Preferred Skills Attributes:
• Strong knowledge of workplace policies, HR procedures, and legal systems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive cases involving trauma and interpersonal conflict.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and objectivity.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including report drafting.
• Comfort with digital platforms (for virtual meetings, digital evidence review).
• Prior experience as IC External Member in other companies is a strong plus.
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn, explore and grow

Desirable Achievements:
• Led or participated in multiple IC inquiries successfully or disciplinary inquiries.
• Published articles, research, or conducted workshops on gender justice or workplace safety.
• Trained employees or IC members on the POSH Act.
• Recognized by reputed forums/organizations for work in women’s rights, law, or DEI.

Note: The Legal Swan is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company. We are committed to building a team that is diverse and inclusive of people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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63 Ideas Infolabs Private Limited (Ninjacart)


Legal Intern
63 Ideas Infolabs Private Limited (Ninjacart) • Bengaluru, Karnataka • via HR Software For Growing Businesses | Freshteam
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Job description
Legal Intern

Ninjacart - Pioneer. Challenge Yourself. Create Better Lives.

Ninjacart is India’s largest agri tech company that's revolutionising the agri ecosystem.

By harnessing technology, innovation, and ideas, we are building commerce, finance, and fulfillment solutions that help build better lives for agri citizens.

Our role in the agri ecosystem is not to replace, but to uplift its farmers, traders, and retailers, and ultimately, the end consumer. By leveraging our strengths and resources, we innovate for new product categories and customer segments and also solve complex supply chain problems in the soil to sales journey.

So far, we have built products that cater to each segment and their unique needs — Ninjacart for retailers, Ninja Mandi for traders, Ninja Global for importers and exporters, Ninja Kirana for retailers, and Ninja Kisaan for farmers.

We are committed to our ultimate mission to build the most trusted, efficient and inclusive AgriTrade Network.

Since Ninjacart’s inception in 2015, we have garnered support from visionaries and leaders across the globe who have put their faith in our vision. Our investors include Accel US, Syngenta Ventures, Neoplux, HR Capital, Trifecta Capital, Jo Hirao, Founder of ZIGExN, Accel India, Nandan Nilekani, Mistletoe, Qualcomm Ventures, Tiger Global, Flipkart, and Walmart.

To know more, please visit: www.ninjacart.com

Location: Bangalore, KA, IND

Responsibilities:

- Assisting the Legal team in Contract Drafting

- Legal Documentation

- Assisting on other Legal matters as and when required

- Legal vetting and drafting of ecommerce, lending and trade contracts.

- Legal research on regulatory issues

- Litigation support

- Internal stakeholder management and book keeping

Additional Information

At Ninjacart, we are creating a workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business. Check out what Life at Ninjacart looks like! Read more