Legal Counsel

Operations; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Neysa in Mumbai is seeking a Legal Counsel with 2–4 years PQE to support commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters in a fast-paced startup environment.

This high-ownership role partners with sales, product, and operations, drafting and negotiating MSAs and cloud agreements, implementing privacy and information security policies, and contributing to fundraising and governance activities.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
• 2–4 years PQE
• Experience in a law firm and/or in-house role
• Experience handling commercial contracts

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, customer contracts, and cloud/service agreements
• Handle vendor and partner contracts
• Work on data protection, security, and AI-related contractual terms
• Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks
• Provide day-to-day legal support to sales, product, and operations teams

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Commercial & technology contracts

Data privacy & regulatory frameworks

Stakeholder management

Independent ownership

Attention to detail

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Mumbai

Type: Onsite, 5 days a week

Our Purpose

India is seeing rapid growth in technology, AI, and digital-first businesses. As companies scale quickly, strong legal foundations are critical to enable growth while managing risk. At Neysa, we aim to build a trusted and compliant ecosystem where innovation can move fast with the right legal support in place.

Who We Are

Neysa is built by a leadership team that has scaled successful businesses from the ground up. We believe in moving fast, taking ownership, and solving real-world problems. We are building a culture where every team member plays a key role in shaping the company’s growth and success.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Legal Counsel (2–4 years PQE) to support all key legal areas including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters.

This is a high ownership role where you will work closely with business teams and leadership. You will play an important role in enabling business growth while managing legal risks in a fast-paced startup environment.

What You’ll Achieve in This Role

• Support business teams with clear and practical legal advice

• Ensure strong and scalable contracting processes

• Help the company stay compliant with evolving regulations

• Build legal frameworks that support growth and innovation

• Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders

Roles and Responsibilities

Technology & Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements such as MSAs, customer contracts, and cloud/service agreements

• Handle vendor and partner contracts

• Work on data protection, security, and AI-related contractual terms

• Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks

Business Advisory

• Provide day-to-day legal support to sales, product, and operations teams

• Support legal aspects of new product or feature launches

Regulatory & Compliance

• Assist with compliance related to data protection, privacy laws, IT laws, and emerging AI regulations

• Support creation and implementation of internal policies (privacy, information security, etc.)

Corporate & Strategic Work

• Support corporate governance activities

• Assist in fundraising, investor documentation, and due diligence processes

• Handle basic corporate legal matters as part of BAU

Required Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent)

• 2–4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)

• Experience in a law firm and/or in-house role

Must-Have Skills

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills

• Good understanding of commercial and technology-related agreements

• Basic knowledge of data privacy and regulatory frameworks

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently and take ownership

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

Preferred Experience

• Experience in technology, SaaS, cloud, or data-driven companies

• Exposure to both law firm and in-house environments

• Familiarity with startup work culture and fast-paced environments

What Separates the Best from the Rest

• Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business teams

• Proactive approach to identifying risks and solutions

• Strong business understanding along with legal expertise

• High ownership and accountability

• Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-changing environments

Why This Role is a Unique Opportunity at Neysa

• Work closely with leadership on key business decisions

• High visibility and impact across teams

• Opportunity to build legal processes from the ground up

• Fast learning environment in a scaling startup

Team Culture and Inclusion

• Open and collaborative work environment

• Strong focus on ownership and accountability

• A culture where ideas and initiative are valued