Manager Litigation

Rapido; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapido, a leading Indian multi-modal mobility platform, seeks a seasoned Legal Counsel to oversee all litigation matters, regulatory issues, and corporate compliance. You will partner with internal teams and external counsel to protect the company’s interests across civil, criminal, and regulatory actions.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and commercial agreements, monitoring developments in bike-taxi law, coordinating with advocates, and ensuring timely resolutions while upholding

Qualifications

• LLB/LLM from a recognized Indian university.
• 5–7 years of experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Excellent command of English.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Must be able to travel.
• Commitment to ethics and compliance integrity.

Responsibilities

• Represent company, directors, and employees in civil or criminal matters.
• Coordinate with advocates to file documents and obtain proofs.
• Coordinate with legal advisors for opinions as required.
• Inform management on relevant legal developments in bike-taxi domain.
• Handle commercial and litigation practices to ensure timely resolution.
• Draft letters and responses to authorities and notices.
• Draft affidavits-in-replies before Trial Court and High Courts.
• Draft MOU, Commercial Agreements, Leave and License agreements.
• Prepare and update dashboard of pending litigations.
• Conduct legal research to identify risks and liabilities and propose mitigations.
• File applications for aggregator licenses nationwide.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Ethics & compliance

Education

LLB/LLM

Job description

Founded in 2015, Rapido is India’s leading multi-modal mobility platform. What began with bike taxis has rapidly evolved to include auto-rickshaws, cab-hailing, and peer-to-peer deliveries. Today, Rapido commands a dominant 70% market share in bike taxis, 40% in auto rides, and holds the second-largest position in the cab segment with a 22% share—establishing us as the overall market leader in ride-hailing. With over 4 million rides completed daily and more than 2 billion rides served to date, Rapido operates in 200+ cities and is aggressively expanding toward a presence in 500 cities. In 2024, we proudly achieved unicorn status with a valuation of $1.1 billion.Driven by technology and innovation, we’re expanding into new categories while remaining committed to improving last-mile connectivity and empowering livelihoods at scale.

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Job Summary:

In this role you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of litigation matters involving the company, including contractual disputes, regulatory issues, employment matters, and other corporate legal challenges. The role involves working closely with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and regulatory authorities to protect the company’s interests and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent Company/directors /employees in matters related to Civil or Criminal cases at various police stations/courts/or any other legal related statutory office;
• Coordinate with advocates to file right documents and obtain sufficient proofs in any legal offices;
• Coordinate with and seek legal opinion, as required, from legal advisors;
• Keep abreast of and inform management on relevant developments in bike-taxi domain such as court ruling or legislative amendments;
• Handling of commercial and litigation practices to ensure adherence to the legal framework and facilitate timely resolution of cases;
• Drafting letters/ applications to be made to various authorities, as well as drafting replies to be given to various authorities in response to the legal notices;
• Drafting of Affidavit-in Replies against the pleadings filed by the other side, may it be private entities or various authorities, before Trial Court and High Courts;
• Drafting of commercial documents like Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Commercial Agreements, Leave and License Agreements etc;
• Periodically preparing and updating the Dashboard summary of the Pending Litigations on existing litigation management tool, Status update and the way forward;
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to identify potential risks and liabilities associated with the company's operations and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate them.
• Filing application for aggregator license for two wheelers and three wheelers across the country.

Job Requirements:

• LLB/ LLM degree from recognized university in India.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment, with an experience of 5-7 years, preferably in a law firm.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an impeccable command over the English language.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage and communicate with cross functional teams and stakeholders.
• Must be able to travel, as necessary.
• A Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and upholding legal and compliance integrity

What’s there for you?

Our team handles everything –

• Expect to be a part of a team that values diversity and promotes an inclusive work environment.
• You may be encouraged to engage in ongoing professional development and stay updated on legal trends and developments.
• A collaborative culture may be encouraged to ensure that all aspects of a case are handled effectively.
• You can expect a culture that prioritizes adherence to laws and regulations, with a focus on minimizing legal risks.

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