Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic legal advice to the executive team, senior leadership, and the board across all legal domains.
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Serve as the primary legal point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, offering legal guidance, solutions, and document oversight.
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Function as the General Counsel for operations in the US, UK, Australia, and India, coordinating with external legal firms in each jurisdiction.
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Draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements including employment contracts, NDAs, vendor and customer agreements.
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Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s business operations and its legal documentation.
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Conduct legal research and support the company’s litigation strategy when facing legal challenges.
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Develop legal directives and ensure documentation of corporate actions and board decisions.
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Ensure preservation of corporate records and handle all necessary statutory and licensing filings.
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Collaborate with external legal counsels on specialized assignments and matters.
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Lead formation of new entities and oversee the management of the organization’s intellectual property portfolio.
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Oversee legal due diligence for equity fundraising, M&A, and internal audits.
Qualifications
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A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a recognized and reputed law school.
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Minimum 4 years of legal practice in a law firm or corporate in-house legal department.
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Solid experience with fund investments, venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions.
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In-depth understanding of corporate governance and corporate secretarial responsibilities.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong familiarity with relevant business laws, rules, and regulatory frameworks.
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Ability to navigate sensitive business issues with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Preferred
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Prior experience working in US or international corporate law environments is highly desirable.
