Location not specified · Full time · Posted Aug 21, 2025
Who are we:
We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.
We are looking for a Paralegal to support our Legal and Compliance team in handling contracts, agreements, and regulatory compliance, ensuring seamless legal operations as we continue to innovate at the cutting edge of defense technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and manage legal documents including NDAs, MoUs, contracts, and vendor/customer agreements.
Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to aerospace, defense, labor laws, and corporate governance.
Maintain and organize legal records, contracts, and case files in a systematic manner.
Assist in ensuring compliance with government regulations, export control laws, and defense sector policies.
Support in coordinating with external legal counsel for litigation, IP protection, and regulatory matters.
Track contract lifecycles, deadlines, and renewals.
Prepare briefs, summaries, and legal correspondence for internal stakeholders.
Assist in internal policy drafting and implementation.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related field (LLB preferred, diploma in paralegal studies acceptable).
5–8 years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Associate, or in a corporate legal team.
Strong understanding of contract management and corporate legal processes.
Familiarity with defense/aerospace regulations, compliance, or government contracting is a plus.
Excellent drafting, research, and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in MS Office and document management systems.
Ovii Interpretation
This role supports the Legal and Compliance team through contract and legal-document work, research, records management, and regulatory compliance. The posting title is Assistant Manager/Manager – Legal, while the description identifies the position as a Paralegal and centers on hands-on legal operations.
Contract managementLegal document draftingreviewLegal researchRegulatory complianceCorporate legal processesLegal records managementContract lifecycle trackingPolicy draftingAttention to detail
What you will likely work on
Draft, review, and manage NDAs, MoUs, contracts, and vendor or customer agreements.
Research laws and compliance requirements affecting aerospace, defense, labor, and corporate governance.
Organize legal records, contracts, and case files; track contract deadlines, renewals, and lifecycle milestones.
Support compliance with government regulations, export controls, and defense-sector policies.
Coordinate with external counsel on litigation, intellectual property protection, and regulatory matters.
Prepare briefs, summaries, and legal correspondence for internal stakeholders.
Assist with drafting and implementing internal policies.
Good fit signals
Has 5–8 years of experience in paralegal work, a legal associate role, or a corporate legal team.
Brings a strong grounding in contract management and corporate legal processes.
Can draft and research carefully while organizing legal records and managing competing priorities.
Is proficient with MS Office and document management systems.
Experience or familiarity with defense or aerospace regulation, compliance, or government contracting is a plus.
Meet Newspace
NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT) is a Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence R&D company developing autonomous and uncrewed systems for military and civilian missions. Its work spans persistent UAVs, High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites, swarm robotics, collaborative combat aircraft, loitering systems, unmanned ground vehicles, GPS/GNSS-denied navigation and AI-enabled autonomy. Publicly identified users and collaborators include India's Ministry of Defence, Indian Army, Indian Navy, DRDO, National Disaster Response Force, Ministry of Home Affairs and Department of Telecommunications. Its programs combine aircraft design, robotics, sensor fusion, computer vision, machine learning and distributed autonomous systems for surveillance, communications, logistics and precision-mission applications.
Founded
2017
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Company stage
Not known
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Why work here
NewSpace offers engineers direct exposure to aerospace and defence R&D involving autonomous UAVs, swarm robotics, GNSS-denied navigation, HAPS, computer vision, sensor fusion and AI at the edge. Current roles publicly reference C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, PX4, ArduPilot, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA, TensorRT, NVIDIA Jetson and Docker, indicating substantial hands-on work across software, hardware and flight systems. Its technology has been used in Indian defence programs, including DRDO's ULPGM-V3 trials, and the company is actively expanding its engineering workforce. Candidates should also consider the realities of a defence-focused growth company: many roles are onsite, programs can involve field deployments, and government procurement and long R&D cycles can create execution variability.
Industry
Aerospace & Defence - Autonomous and Uncrewed Systems
SJSameer JoshiCo-Founder, CEO and DirectorView bioHide bio
Co-founder and CEO. Joshi is a former Indian Air Force fighter pilot who served during the Kargil War and later worked with TeamIndus and Threye Interactive. His experience spans aviation, defence technology and unmanned systems, and he leads NewSpace's strategy around autonomous aerospace and future-warfare technologies.
JAJulius AmritCo-Founder, COO and DirectorView bioHide bio
Co-founder, COO and Director. Amrit previously co-founded TeamIndus and held leadership roles at Wincere, Avendus, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered. He studied at IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta and brings experience across aerospace ventures, operations, finance and company building.
JMJaideep MaolankarExecutive Vice President - Technology DevelopmentView bioHide bio
Leads technology development at NewSpace. A retired Commodore with more than 35 years in Indian Naval Aviation and flight testing, including service during the Kargil conflict, he contributes operational and flight-test expertise to autonomous and mission-critical aerospace systems.
NNNaveen NavlaniHead of Business Development & SalesView bioHide bio
Leads business development and sales at NewSpace. An Army veteran of Operation Vijay, Navlani has experience in defence project management, electronics-warfare programs, alliances and technology sales, connecting NewSpace's engineering programs with defence and institutional customers.
NewSpace tests RATO booster on Sheshnag-150 long-range strike drone
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NewSpace's GryphonWorks team successfully tested a rocket-assisted take-off booster for the Sheshnag-150 one-way attack drone. The capability is intended to enable runway-independent launches and more flexible deployment of the long-range unmanned platform.
Newspace Research in talks to raise $35-40 million from 360 One, Avendus, others
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NewSpace was reported to be seeking $35-40 million in Series C financing through a combination of equity and debt. Existing investor 360 ONE Asset had provided a term sheet, while other investors and family offices were participating in discussions.
DRDO completes development trials of ULPGM-V3 integrated on NewSpace UAVs
Press Information Bureau, Government of India·
DRDO completed development trials of the ULPGM-V3 precision-guided missile in air-to-ground and air-to-air configurations. The Government of India confirmed that the system used UAVs developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies for the trials.