Legal- Associate Director

AppsForBharat; Bengaluru; Sur place; INR 4 500 000 - 7 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AppsForBharat is seeking an experienced Head of Legal (AD- Legal) to manage day-to-day legal responsibilities and provide strategic legal guidance to the business in Bengaluru. The role requires a strong background in contract, corporate, regulatory, and IP matters.

You will draft and review notices, agreements and MOUs, lead litigation and arbitration when needed, ensure statutory compliance across labor, data protection and commercial law, and work closely with external counsel to safeguard

Qualifications

• Law graduate (LLB) from a recognized university.
• PQE of 8-10 years.
• Active Bar Council registration mandatory.
• Experience in a law firm / litigation chamber and corporate legal department.
• Startup/high-growth experience preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing safeguards with speed.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and vet legal notices, agreements, contracts, MOUs, deeds, and other legal documents including but not limited to temple/pandit/trust agreements.
• Produce high-quality legal opinions on a wide range of matters.
• Handle legal documentation related to company, banking, contract, and IP laws.
• Oversee drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of commercial, technology/licensing, vendor contracts, NDAs, employment, and partnership agreements.
• Vet, review, and negotiate sale deeds, leases, and commercial contracts.
• Assist in arbitration and litigation proceedings and related documentation.
• Lead management of litigation/arbitration, regulatory proceedings, investigations, and disputes with external counsel.
• Draft legal notices, replies, plaints, petitions, statements, objections, affidavits.
• Ensure ongoing statutory and regulatory compliance including labor, employment, and DPDP.

Connaissances

Drafting

Advisory

Contract management

Litigation

Compliance

Regulatory

Negotiation

Formation

LLB degree

Description du poste

Job Description:

Designation: AD- Legal

Years of Experience: 8-10 years, IC Role to start with

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Law Officer / Head - Legal to handle day-to-day legal responsibilities and provide comprehensive legal support to the organization. The role involves legal analysis, drafting, advisory, compliance management, and litigation support across multiple legal domains.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management & Advisory

1. Draft, review, and vet legal notices, agreements, contracts, MOUs, deeds, and other legal documents including but not limited to Agreements with Temples, Pandits and Trusts representing various religious places;

2. Produce high-quality legal opinions on a wide range of matters;

3. Handle legal documentation related to company law, banking law, contract law, and intellectual property rights.

4. Oversee the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of commercial agreements, technology and licensing agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, employment agreements, partnership agreements, and other legal documents

5. Vet, review and negotiate sale deeds, lease agreements, and commercial contracts.

Litigation & Dispute Management

1. Assist in handling arbitration and litigation proceedings and related documentation;

2. Possess detailed knowledge of court proceedings and procedural stages;

3. Lead the management of litigation, arbitration, regulatory proceedings, investigations, and commercial disputes, working with external counsel where required;

4. Draft documents such as legal notices, replies to legal notice, plaints, petitions, written statements, objections, affidavits, etc;

Compliance & Regulatory

1. Handle all ongoing statutory and legal compliances of the company, including labor, employment and DPDP regulations;

2. Establish and monitor organization-wide compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, education, technology, data-protection, employment, and other regulatory requirements

Requirements:

1. Law graduate (LLB) from a recognized university with a PQE of 8-10 years;

2. Active Bar Council registration is mandatory;

3. Experience working in a law firm / litigation chamber and corporate legal department;

4. Prior experience working in a startup or high-growth organization would be preferred, with demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, evolving business priorities, lean teams, and fast-paced decision-making;

5. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance legal safeguards with business priorities and speed.

Requirements: