Legal Counsel

About the Role
We’re looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Counsel with 3–4 years of experience to support our fast-growing technology business on a contract basis . You will be responsible for reviewing commercial contracts, advising on regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic legal matters across functions.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including:

• Vendor and customer agreements

• SaaS, software licensing, NDAs

• Consulting and service contracts

Provide legal support for:

• Corporate governance and board/shareholder resolutions

• Employment and contractor documentation

• IP and data protection matters

Ensure compliance with:

• Indian Contract Act, Companies Act, Income Tax Act

• Labor laws, IP regulations, and applicable industry standards

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain documentation and legal trackers

• Coordinate with external counsel when required

• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risk and regulatory matters

Requirements

• LL.B. from a recognized Indian law school

• 3–4 years post-qualification experience at a law firm or in-house legal team

• Strong working knowledge of commercial law, contracts, and corporate compliance

• Excellent legal drafting and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a tech/SaaS/startup environment

• Familiarity with IP transfer, employee benefits, or cross-border legal compliance

• Exposure to Section 281, tax structuring, or FEMA (bonus, not mandatory)

What You’ll Get

• High-ownership role in a growing company

• Exposure to complex commercial and strategic legal work

• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with experienced founders and leadership

Note: This is a contract-based role.