Legal and Compliance Manager

Agrim Wholesale Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrim Wholesale Private Limited is seeking a Compliance & Legal professional to manage agri-input compliance frameworks and lead regulatory initiatives. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, monitoring regulatory changes, and coordinating with Operations and Supply Chain for risk mitigation.

Applicants should have a law degree (LL.B, LL.M preferred) and 2-3 years of experience in legal advisory roles within agri-inputs or FMCG sectors, with strong communication and project

Qualifications

• LL.B or equivalent required; LL.M preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in legal advisory roles, preferably with exposure to Agri-inputs/FMCG.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Strong program management, planning, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with agricultural, environmental, and trade laws for agri-inputs.
• Monitor evolving regulations in the agri-inputs sector and update the organization accordingly.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and other teams to align processes with regulatory requirements.
• Handle product registrations, licensing, and other regulatory filings for agri-inputs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and partnerships; create standardized templates.
• Provide expert advice on dispute resolution and manage legal escalations.
• Develop and manage compliance-related projects; maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
• Provide training to internal teams on compliance best practices and risk management.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

LL.B

LL.M preferred

Job description

Sector-66, Gurugram, India | Posted on 12/03/2025

AGRIM is a fast-growing Agri-tech startup building an on-demand B2B Agri-input marketplace. Agri-inputs is a $50bn industry spread across Seeds, Agro Chemicals, Fertilizers, Agro-Tools and Animal Feed. AGRIM has scaled up rapidly across India, with 10% of the overall customer universe already onboarded on the platform.

Having closed our Series B round of funding (to be announced publicly in the coming weeks) with Tier-1 investors, we are very well capitalized. Our Founders are IIT/ IIM graduates and ex-entrepreneurs (with successful exits) and we have also built one of the best start-up teams, with senior executives from Tier-1 education institutes, e-commerce companies such as Amazon, Hopscotch, Policy Bazaar, etc. and experienced industry professionals from the agriculture sector.

1. B2B e-commerce marketplace for Agri-Inputs (Total Market potential $50 billion)

2. Founded by Ex-entrepreneurs IIT & IIM Alumni: Mukul Garg and Avi Jain

3. Backed by 4 Tier-1 Investors

4. Growing 5X Month on Month

5. Onboarded 1000+ Manufacturers | 1,00,000+ Retailers | Active across India

1. Managing Agri-Input Compliance Framework

• Ensure compliance with all applicable agricultural, environmental, and trade laws related to agri-inputs.
• Monitor and interpret evolving regulations in the agri-inputs sector to keep the organization updated on legal changes.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) to align business processes with regulatory requirements.
• Handle product registrations, licensing, and other legal filings specific to agri-inputs compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and other legal documents.
• Establish standardized contract templates and processes to enhance efficiency while minimizing risk.
• Ensure all agreements align with company objectives and comply with applicable laws and industry standards.
• Provide expert advice on dispute resolution and manage legal escalations when needed.

3. Program Management for Compliance Projects

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance-related initiatives and projects across the company.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Provide training to internal teams on compliance best practices and legal risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B); Master’s degree (LL.M) preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in legal advisory roles, preferably with exposure to Agri-inputs, FMCG, or related industries.
• Knowledge of agricultural laws, environmental regulations, and product compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Excellent program management skills with the ability to handle multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and simplify compliance processes for internal teams.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach to managing legal risks.