Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including vendor, customer, and partnership agreements.
- Advise HR and leadership on employment law, labour compliance, and policy matters.
- Manage corporate governance filings and liaise with external counsel where needed.
- Identify and mitigate legal risk across new business initiatives and product launches.
- Handle dispute resolution, notices, and pre-litigation matters.
- Maintain and update the company's contract templates and legal playbooks.
Requirements
- LLB from a recognized university; LLM preferred.
- 5+ years post-qualification experience, ideally in-house or at a corporate law firm.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial and employment contracts.
- Working knowledge of Indian labour codes, data protection law, and corporate compliance.
- Ability to communicate legal risk clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advising a SaaS or technology company.
- Exposure to data privacy compliance (DPDP Act) and IP matters.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation with annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive group health and life insurance.
- Professional membership and continuing legal education support.
- Direct access and visibility with the leadership team.
Hiring FAQs
Will this role manage external law firm relationships?
Yes, for specialized matters like litigation or IP filings, this role will brief and manage external counsel.
Does this role report to the CEO or a legal head?
This role reports directly to the CEO, with a dotted line to the Head of Finance on compliance matters.
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