Drafting Assistant

Position Title: Drafting Assistant Employer: Loch Corporate Services Private Limited Location: Gurugram, India (Work from Office mandatory) Position Type: Full time Reports To: Legal Research and Drafting Coordination Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

About the organisation Loch Corporate Services Private Limited is a professional services firm delivering a broad range of solutions across administrative, technical, marketing and specialised operational areas. Established with a focus on high quality and compliant service delivery, Loch supports organisations seeking integrated support functions under a single trusted provider. The firm is committed to strict confidentiality standards, consistent quality controls and seamless collaboration with client teams across multiple sectors.

Purpose of the role The Drafting Assistant supports the Legal Research and Drafting Coordination team by preparing structured, accurate, and well-formatted legal documents based on instructions and source materials provided.

The role is administrative and document focused in nature. It does not involve legal advice, legal strategy, or client communication. All drafting outputs are reviewed and approved by Australian qualified lawyers or authorised executives prior to any use.

Responsibilities and duties

Document formatting and assembly Draft submissions, statements, and correspondence using approved templates and internal style guides Insert headers, internal references, annexures, footnotes, and exhibit labels as instructed Apply consistent formatting across documents to meet internal quality standards Maintain strict version control across draft revisions

Factual summaries and references Summarise client provided materials into structured timelines or factual inputs Prepare exhibit indexes, factual tables, and reference summaries Identify missing information, inconsistencies, or formatting gaps and flag them for review

Document management Organise source materials and attachments into structured document bundles Apply internal file naming conventions and storage protocols Track document changes and updates across collaborative drafting workflows

Team support Support Legal Research and Drafting Coordination on delegated drafting and formatting tasks Incorporate feedback accurately and promptly Participate in internal drafting reviews and skills development sessions

Additional duties Assist with maintaining internal style guides, formatting checklists, and document templates Undertake other document focused support tasks as required

Key deliverables Drafts formatted and ready for Australian legal review Document bundles complete with annexures, references, and standard formatting Factual timelines and summaries aligned with internal drafting standards Accurate version control and document tracking maintained

Compliance and confidentiality All work must be completed using approved systems including Google Workspace and designated shared drives All client facing materials must be reviewed and approved by a qualified lawyer or authorised executive Drafting Assistants must not provide legal advice or independent legal commentary Client records and internal documents must be stored securely and handled confidentially

Key relationships Legal Research and Drafting Coordination Senior Australian Lawyer (indirect oversight)

Essential skills High attention to detail in document formatting and structure Ability to produce clear, accurate factual summaries from source material Strong written English and professional document presentation skills Ability to follow instructions precisely and integrate feedback Comfort working within structured workflows and deadlines Basic familiarity with collaborative document platforms

Qualifications and experience Bachelor’s degree in Law, Administration, or a related field One to two years of experience in legal documentation, drafting support, or administrative roles Prior exposure to structured document preparation or legal formatting is preferred

Employee benefits Four weeks of paid annual leave Health insurance coverage Provident Fund contributions in accordance with Indian regulations Performance linked bonuses subject to eligibility and company policy