Associate Director - Legal - Internet/Online - LLB

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

- Draft, review, redline, negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts with vendors, logistics partners, SaaS/tech provides, manpower suppliers, contract manufacturers, and material supply agreements.

- Support and execute corporate transactions (M&A, investment, and fundraising).

- Drive continuous improvement in contract lifecycle management, compliance monitoring, and risk frameworks.

- Develop and standardize contract templates, negotiation playbooks and work with business teams to ensure legal alignment with commercial objectives.

Compliance & Regulatory Advisory:

- Partner with business teams to anticipate legal risks and shape pragmatic solutions.

- Provide pragmatic legal advice on new business initiatives, expansion plans, and risk management.

- Ensure compliance with applications regulatory laws such as FSSAI, Legal Metrology, labour laws, trade/warehouse licenses and allied regulatory frameworks.

- Monitor regulatory developments, interpret implications for the business, and proactively recommend policy/process changes.

IPR & Policy Support:

- Manage the company's IP portfolio and enforcement; ensure clear IP ownership in all contracts.

- Draft internal policies such as code of conduct, anti-bribery, and data protection policies.

An ideal candidate for this role is someone who has :

- LL.B. having 7-9 years PQE. Mandatory prior experience in Tier 1 and Tier 2 law firms and having strong background in M&A, due diligence and fund raising transactions

- Strong contract drafting & negotiation skills

- Knowledge of FDI laws, data protection laws and fin-tech laws

- Ability to work in a face-paced and collaborative environment

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management

- Preference will be given to candidates from Tier 1 law schools

- Prior experience in FMCG, e-commerce, or fin-tech start-ups will be an added advantage.