Legal Counsel – Commercial, Contracts & Compliance

• Draft, review, and negotiate client, landlord, vendor, and technology agreements
• Review indemnities, limitation of liability, insurance obligations, SLA penalties, termination and exit costs, force majeure, lien rights, and dispute resolution clauses
• Maintain a contract repository and renewal tracker
• Manage commercial disputes involving client debit notes, vendor defaults, landlord security deposits, and transporter claims
• Draft and issue legal notices, demand letters, settlement proposals, and reply notices
• Coordinate with external counsel for litigation, arbitration, Section 9/11 applications, and enforcement proceedings
• Handle insolvency-related matters and operational creditor claims under the IBC
• Manage cheque bounce cases under NI Act Section 138
• Advise on warehousing, labour, GST, insurance, and data privacy compliance
• Support Series A fundraising documentation, due diligence, investor agreements, and corporate records
• Advise operations teams on goods lien rights, stock-damage liability, handover/takeover documentation, and client exit protocols
• Draft and standardise operational legal SOPs
• Support new warehouse onboarding, including lease review, regulatory clearances, and landlord negotiations
• Serve as the first dedicated legal hire, reporting to the Co-Founders

• 3–4 Years PQE (in-house or law firm)
• BBA LL.B (5-year integrated) or LL.B from a recognised university
• Enrolled with the Bar Council of India
• Ability to independently draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, leases, and vendor terms
• Hands-on experience with commercial litigation, arbitration, and recovery proceedings
• Working knowledge of labour laws, GST, and warehousing regulations (preferred)
• Exposure to international trade or multi-jurisdictional matters (a plus, not mandatory)
• English (mandatory)
• Hindi (required for operations coordination)
• French/Italian (bonus)

• No benefits, perks, or additional compensation are specified in the posting