Corporate Counsel

Gnani Innovations Private Limited.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Bengaluru is seeking a business-first Corporate Counsel to lead legal strategy. You will manage commercial contracts, compliance, and corporate governance while supporting growth in a high-velocity AI environment. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in technology or SaaS, with strong skills in negotiation and stakeholder management. This role involves collaborating with various teams and ensuring compliance with global data protection laws.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience (law firm + in-house preferred).
• Strong experience in technology/SaaS/AI companies, especially in commercial contracts and data privacy.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and MSAs/SOWs.
• Partner with sales to close deals faster while managing risk.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and other data protection frameworks.
• Identify legal risks in business initiatives and propose solutions.

Skills

Legal & Statutory requirements

Legal documentation

Compliance & Risk Management

Corporate Governance

Data Privacy

Job description

Gnani.ai is looking for a business-first Corporate Counsel to partner closely with leadership, sales, product, and HR teams. This role will own legal strategy across commercial contracts, compliance, data privacy, and corporate governance, while enabling fast, scalable growth in a high‑velocity AI environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and enterprise MSAs/SOWs.
• Partner with sales to close deals faster while managing risk.
• Build scalable contract templates and playbooks.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, DPDP Act, and other global data protection frameworks.
• Work with product teams on privacy‑by‑design.
• Manage corporate filings, board matters, and governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with Indian and international laws as applicable.
• Support fundraising, due diligence, and investor documentation.
• Identify legal risks in business initiatives and propose practical solutions.
• Support dispute resolution and manage external counsel when needed.
• Develop internal policies (code of conduct, anti‑bribery, etc.).
• Conduct training sessions on contracts, compliance, and data privacy.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience (law firm + in‑house preferred).
• Strong experience in technology / SaaS / AI companies, especially in commercial contracts and data privacy and compliance.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, voice tech, or deep‑tech regulations is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business velocity.

Skills

• Legal & Statutory requirements
• Legal documentation
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Corporate Governance
• Data Privacy