Legal Counsel I

About the Role

Employees will work full-time from their base location (Bangalore).

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, execute, and implement contracts including without limitation Lease Deeds, Leave and License Agreements, RFPs, Master Service Agreements, Statement of Works, and other legal documents pertaining to real estate and corporate matters.
• Support various functions in negotiation, execution, and closing of all project-related legal documents.
• Coordinate with external agencies on legal aspects of real estate due diligence.
• Support new business initiatives and project work with project teams to ensure legal evaluation and timely compliance with all conditions precedent and other contractual obligations.
• Prepare in-house preliminary opinions.
• Advise on statutory requirements under Labor Laws, FSSAI, Pollution and fire compliance related laws, and support on regulatory compliances.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure legal risks are identified and appropriate measures are taken.
• Manage litigations including recovery proceedings and other matters.
• Formulate compliance check-lists to ensure all required information is provided.
• Liaise with Law Enforcement Agencies and support in filing complaints, and advise on remedies available under Criminal and other applicable Laws.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings.

Qualifications & Tech Stack

• Law degree from a leading law school.
• Licensed to practice law in India.
• Legal experience.
• Core experience in real estate-related negotiations and documentation.
• Transactional drafting, negotiation, and advisory experience gained preferably in a mix of leading law firms and in-house at a multinational corporation.
• Professional-level fluency in English, written and spoken.
• In-house experience at a technology company or in a private practice technology group.
• Familiarity with IT/ technology licensing, e-commerce, outsourcing, and services agreements.
• Understanding of intellectual property, digital marketplace, competition, and privacy issues.