About the Organization
Legal Specialist Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital is a leading chain of ophthalmic hospitals in India, known for its excellence in eye care services, cutting-edge technology, and patient-centric approach. With over 240 hospitals across India, the organization emphasizes innovation, quality, and continuous learning. Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital

The Chandigarh branch is part of this larger network, committed to upholding legal compliance, protecting institutional interests, and maintaining high standards in documentation, contracts, and regulatory liaison.

Position Overview
As a Legal Specialist (Fresher) at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Chandigarh, you will support the hospital’s legal and compliance functions. You will assist senior legal counsel and management in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining legal documents, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and handling legal research. This role is intended for a candidate with 0 to 1 year of experience, who wishes to begin a career in legal practice within the healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drafting and Review of Legal Documents
   • Assist in preparing, reviewing, and revising contracts, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, lease agreements, vendor agreements, and employment contracts.
   • Ensure that all drafted documents adhere to statutory provisions as well as hospital policies and risk management frameworks.
   • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. operations, procurement, HR) to ensure legal clarity and enforceability.
2. Legal Research and Advisory Support
   • Conduct primary and secondary legal research on topics such as healthcare regulations, medical laws, data privacy (e.g., patient data protection), medical negligence, clinical trials, and statutory compliance.
   • Prepare legal opinions, memos, and briefing notes for senior counsel or management.
   • Monitor updates in relevant laws, regulations, and judicial decisions that may affect hospital operations and assist in interpreting their impact.
3. Compliance and Regulatory Liaison
   • Support internal compliance audits to ensure adherence to laws such as the Medical Council/Board norms, consumer protection laws, biomedical waste regulations, clinical waste disposal, environmental laws, and health & safety statutes.
   • Assist in preparing regulatory filings, licenses, registrations, renewals, and submissions to statutory bodies.
   • Work with external legal counsels, regulators, and consultants when required to manage legal disputes or regulatory
4. Risk Assessment and Internal Communication
   • Participate in contract risk assessments and assist in mitigation strategies.
   • Liaise with operational departments (clinical, procurement, human resources, finance) to identify potential legal risks in various agreements or operations.
   • Prepare simple training or awareness materials for staff on basic legal topics such as confidentiality, patient consent, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
• Preferably up to 1 year of internship, apprentice, or trainee exposure in a legal setting (law firm, corporate legal department, or healthcare legal work).
• Sound academic record.
• Strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and clarity in legal writing.
• Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, legal research tools (LexisNexis, Manupatra, or equivalent), and document management systems.

Desirable Attributes

• Interest in healthcare or hospital industry legal work.
• Ability to work under supervision but also initiate tasks independently.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadline
• Flexibility to adapt to changing legal and regulatory requirements.

Reporting & Team Structure
The Legal Specialist will report directly to the Senior Legal Counsel or head of the legal department. The position will coordinate closely with department heads such as operations, procurement, HR, and finance and may liaise with external counsels as needed.

Career Growth
This is an entry-level role that offers a structured pathway for professional growth. Over time, the candidate may move into roles such as Legal Associate, Senior Legal Associate, or Legal Manager/Head, depending on performance, specialization, and experience gained in hospital law, compliance, contract management, and litigation.

Working Conditions & Location
The role is based at the Chandigarh hospital premises. Occasional visits to satellite branches, regulatory offices, or courts may be required. The candidate should be comfortable working in a hospital environment and potentially traveling within the city or region for legal matters.

Remuneration & Benefits
Compensation will be commensurate with freshers in legal roles in the healthcare industry in Chandigarh. The hospital offers benefits typical to full-time staff, such as leave entitlements, provident fund, medical insurance, professional development opportunities, and internal training programs. Performance incentives may be offered based on legal department outcomes and institutional goals.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their detailed resume, academic transcripts, and a cover letter (highlighting relevant internships or legal projects) to the hospital’s recruitment portal or designated email. Selected candidates may go through a written test or case exercise followed by interviews with legal leadership and HR.

Conclusion
This Legal Specialist position offers an excellent opportunity for a fresh law graduate to gain hands-on exposure to legal practice within the dynamic healthcare sector. You will engage in meaningful work across contracts, compliance, litigation, and risk management while being mentored in a structured environment.