Corporate Legal Associate

About company:-

specialized franchising businesses

enter new markets faster and smarter

local market expertise with global digital capabilities

advanced ecommerce strategies with offline presence

70% of the world’s consumer growth

Our Model Delivers

• Lower market entry costs
• Broader consumer reach
• Faster testing, learning & scaling
• Local know-how with global backing
  

expand, adapt, and thrive

Role: Corporate Legal Associate

• Location - Bengaluru, Full time- On-site
• Experience: 5-7 Years
• Budget: 25-30 LPA
  

Role Summary

• We are seeking a Legal Lead who will establish and scale our legal function as a strategic enabler of our 5 – 7 year growth vision. This role is critical in ensuring our expansion across multiple countries is fast, compliant, capital-efficient, and risk-managed.
• The Legal Lead will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams, embedding legal as a proactive driver of market entry, innovation, and sustainable growth.
  

Responsibilities:-

• Set up and manage legal entities across multiple jurisdictions, navigating incorporation, foreign investment, and regulatory processes.
• Oversee all aspects of legal compliance including corporate governance, commercial contracts, product regulations, IP, and employment law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, distributors, partners, and franchisees.
• Build and scale legal frameworks to support rapid brand entry and expansion across diverse markets.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and consultants across multiple countries, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment of advice.
• Implement and optimize legal technology tools to drive efficiency, compliance, and scalability.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to leadership, acting as a proactive partner in business growth.
  

Experience & Skills

• Multi-Country Expertise: 3–5+ years of legal experience with exposure across India, GCC, and Southeast Asia. Proven experience in entity setup and regulatory navigation in multiple jurisdictions.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong foundation in corporate law, commercial contracts, franchise/licensing, regulatory compliance, IP, employment law, and company secretarial matters.
• Growth-Stage Experience: Hands-on experience building legal frameworks from scratch and scaling them across geographies or growth stages.
• External Counsel Management: Skilled in managing outside counsel efficiently across multiple markets.
• Tech-Enabled Mindset: Familiarity with contract management systems, compliance monitoring software, and AI-driven legal research tools.
• Cross-Functional Skills: Strong communication and influence across non-legal functions (marketing, finance, supply chain, product).
• Leadership & Integrity: High ethical standards, sound judgment, and the ability to be a trusted advisor to senior leadership.