Associate Director - Legal

At Ola Electric and Krutrim, we are on a mission to redefine the future of mobility and Artificial

Intelligence. Ola Electric is leading Indias EV revolution, while Krutrim is building the nations first

homegrown AI platform. Together, we are shaping industries that will power the next decade of growth

and innovation.

To support this bold vision, we are looking for an accomplished Associate Director Legal to take charge

of legal strategy and execution across our Go-to-Market initiatives and AI business vertical. This role sits

at the intersection of law, technology, and business, and will be central to enabling growth while

managing risk in highly dynamic and regulated industries.

What will you do

? Partner with GTM and sales leaders to structure, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts with

distributors, OEMs, enterprise customers, and channel partners.

? Drive agile and compliant GTM execution, including product launches, consumer warranties,

after-sales programs, and marketing communications.

? Advise on AI governance, data usage, licensing, and responsible AI frameworks, ensuring

alignment with DPDP, GDPR, global AI regulations, and emerging Indian laws.

? Shape internal policies around responsible and ethical AI, balancing innovation with regulatory

guardrails.

? Protect and commercialize IP, algorithms, and proprietary datasets across AI and EV businesses.

? Lead implementation of data privacy and cybersecurity frameworks, covering cross-border data

transfers and compliance-by-design.

? Manage regulatory risks, disputes, and external counsel strategy, ensuring proactive risk

mitigation.

? Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing commercially relevant legal guidance at

high speed.

What are we looking for

? LL.B. (LL.M. preferred) with 1216 years PQE across law firms and in-house roles.

? Strong experience in technology/AI, data privacy, and commercial contracting; exposure to

consumer-facing industries is a plus.

? Expertise in DPDP, GDPR, AI regulation, consumer law, and commercial negotiations.

? Exceptional ability to balance legal risk with business agility.

? Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills; experience building or mentoring legal

teams is an advantage.

? A growth-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating in fast-paced and evolving

markets.

Why Join Us

? Shape the legal and compliance backbone of Indias most ambitious EV and AI businesses.

? Partner directly with visionary leadership in building sustainable mobility and next-gen AI

solutions.

? Work on challenges that few legal professionals globally have faced, from EV scale-up to AI

governance frameworks.

? Be part of a mission-driven organization, working where law meets technology and innovation

at global scale.

? This is not just another legal role its an opportunity to define how Indias EV and AI

ecosystems operate, grow, and lead globally.