In-House Counsel - Litigation and Compliance

About the Company

Novel Office is part of the Novel Group, which began in 1993 in Dallas, Texas, USA and operates across multiple business areas. The company focuses on office-space solutions, including fully furnished, customizable offices available for rent. Its in-house partitioning concept allows office layouts to be changed at any time without creating material waste, which sets it apart in the office space market.

In India, the company offers serviced offices and fully furnished customizable offices for rent with no lock-in and no deposit. Its business approach includes purchasing vacant office buildings or developing Class A office space, investing in interiors, leasing the spaces to tenants, and later selling the buildings. After the sale, the company leases the property back from the buyer and continues operating its serviced office business.

Role Overview

This position is for a detail-focused and well-organized legal operations professional who will handle company documentation, support compliance across entities, and keep track of state licenses and filing obligations. The role works closely with the acquisitions and legal teams to manage entity formation, filing needs, and recordkeeping for active and new transactions.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will take ownership of documentation and compliance coordination for the organization and its entities.

• Set up, register, and maintain records for new LLCs and related entities.
• Monitor and complete state-level compliance tasks such as annual filings, license renewals, and other required submissions.
• Catalog, update, and safeguard legal records, including agreements, amendments, and closing paperwork.
• Liaise with lawyers, title firms, and other stakeholders to gather and validate required documents.
• Keep ownership details, registered agent information, and compliance records current and accurate.
• Assist with documentation for property acquisitions, ensuring entity names, signing authority, and contract details are correct.
• Maintain secure document storage systems so corporate and legal records can be retrieved quickly when needed.
• Build and update trackers, summaries, and filing status reports for internal use.
• Support the acquisitions and legal functions with administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications and Skills

The role calls for a graduate candidate with a legal, compliance, or operations background and strong administrative discipline.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a similar field.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in operations, compliance, or legal documentation is preferred.
• Understanding of entity formation, state filing processes, and compliance workflows.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High accuracy, strong organization, and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive, intelligent approach to work.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work to deadlines in a busy environment.
• Reading and speaking Kannada is compulsory.

Eligibility

Any graduate may apply. Candidates should have the ability to read and speak Kannada.

Additional Information

This role is focused on legal operations, compliance management, documentation control, and administrative support for acquisitions and legal functions. The position is based in Bengaluru, India. The source did not specify any openings count, salary period, or perks.