Legal and Compliance Manager

Finhaat; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Finhaat is looking for a Compliance Manager to oversee the Agri-Input Compliance Framework and manage legal agreements. The role demands a Bachelor's in Law and 2-3 years of legal experience, preferably in Agri-inputs or FMCG. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with laws, managing legal contracts, and implementing compliance projects. The company fosters a proactive approach to legal risks, and ideal candidates should possess strong communication and program management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in legal advisory roles, preferably in Agri-inputs or FMCG.
• Excellent ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of agricultural laws and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with agricultural, environmental, and trade laws related to agri-inputs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Develop and monitor compliance-related initiatives across the company.

Skills

Legal advisory experience

Program management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B)

Master’s degree (LL.M)

Job description

About the Company

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.

• B2B e-commerce marketplace for Agri-Inputs (Total Market potential $50 billion)
• Founded by Ex-entrepreneurs IIT & IIM Alumni: Mukul Garg and Avi Jain
• Backed by 4 Tier-1 Investors
• Growing 5X Month on Month
• Onboarded 1000+ Manufacturers | 1,00,000+ Retailers | Active across India
• 300+ Full-time employees

Roles & Responsibilities

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.
2. Legal Agreement Management
   • 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.