Position:
Director, Legal
Location
: India (Remote)
Reports to
: VP, Legal
About Us
HighLevel is an AI powered, all-in-one white-label sales & marketing platform that empowers agencies, entrepreneurs, and businesses to elevate their digital presence and drive growth. We are proud to support a global and growing community of over 2 million businesses, comprised of agencies, consultants, and businesses of all sizes and industries. HighLevel empowers users with all the tools needed to capture, nurture, and close new leads into repeat customers. As of mid 2025, HighLevel processes over 15 billion API hits and handles more than 2.5 billion message events every day. Our platform manages over 470 terabytes of data distributed across five databases, operates with a network of over 250 microservices, and supports over 1 million domain names.
Our People
With over 1,500 team members across 15+ countries, we operate in a global, remote-first environment. We are building more than software; we are building a global community rooted in creativity, collaboration, and impact. We take pride in cultivating a culture where innovation thrives, ideas are celebrated, and people come first, no matter where they call home.
Our Impact
As of mid 2025, our platform powers over 1.5 billion messages, helps generate over 200 million leads, and facilitates over 20 million conversations for the more than 2 million businesses we serve each month. Behind those numbers are real people growing their companies, connecting with customers, and making their mark - and we get to help make that happen.Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel or Blog Posts
About the Role:
HighLevel is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Legal, India to lead our growing legal team in India. This role will provide leadership and direction to a diverse team of legal professionals supporting various aspects of our business, from commercial transactions and contracts to intellectual property and AI compliance. As a key member of the legal leadership team, you will be responsible for building and scaling legal operations in India while ensuring alignment with global legal strategies and business objectives.This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a diverse legal team while playing a crucial role in HighLevel's continued growth and success in global markets.
What You'll Do:
- 📊 Leadership & Team Management
- Provide direct management and mentorship to a team of legal professionals including Senior Commercial Counsel, Senior Counsel - Corporate, AI & IP Counsel, and Contract Manager
- Develop and implement performance goals, career development plans, and succession strategies for team members
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing legal culture that balances risk management with business enablement
- Allocate resources effectively across the team to ensure optimal coverage of legal needs
- 💼 Commercial & Transactional Oversight
- Provide strategic guidance on complex commercial transactions and high-value contracts 5
- Oversee the development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies 6
- Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes and systems, including IronClad implementation 7
- Ensure commercial agreements align with company risk thresholds and business objectives
- 🏢 Corporate & Employment Law
- Oversee corporate governance matters for India operations
- Provide strategic direction on employment law matters, workplace policies, and regulatory compliance 8
- Guide the team on real estate and facilities agreements for India operations 9
- Ensure compliance with local corporate and employment regulations
- 🧠 IP & AI Legal Strategy
- Lead the development of intellectual property strategy for the company's global portfolio 10
- Oversee AI governance frameworks and compliance with evolving AI regulations 11
- Guide the team on IP hygiene practices, open-source compliance, and patent/trademark filings 12
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to protect innovations while enabling business growth
- 🌐 Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the primary legal point of contact for India-based business operations
- Partner with global legal leadership to ensure consistent legal approaches across regions
- Collaborate with finance, HR, procurement, and business development teams to drive business initiatives
- Represent legal perspectives in executive discussions and strategic planning
What You’ll Bring:
- LL.B. (or equivalent law degree) with license to practice law in India; LL.M. or additional qualifications preferred
- 12+ years of legal experience, including at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing legal professionals
- Demonstrated experience in technology or SaaS companies, with strong understanding of commercial transactions, IP, and employment law
- Proven track record of building and developing high-performing legal teams
- Experience managing contract lifecycle processes and implementing legal technology solutions
- Strong understanding of India's legal and regulatory environment, particularly as it relates to technology companies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence at executive levels
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in U.S.-headquartered technology companies
- Familiarity with global AI legal frameworks and emerging technology regulations
- Background in managing IP portfolios and patent/trademark strategies
- Experience scaling legal operations in high-growth environments
- Knowledge of U.S. and international contract law and commercial practices
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate legal needs and align legal strategies with business objectives
- Leadership: Exceptional people management skills with a focus on developing talent
- Business Acumen: Deep understanding of how legal decisions impact business operations and growth
- Risk Management: Balanced approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks
- Communication: Clear and persuasive communication with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
- Problem-Solving: Creative approach to complex legal challenges with practical solutions
- Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a diverse legal team while playing a crucial role in HighLevel's continued growth and success in global markets.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information:
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an employer subject to affirmative action regulations, we invite you to voluntarily provide the following demographic information. This information is used solely for compliance with government record-keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Providing this information is voluntary and refusal to do so will not affect your application status. This data will be kept separate from your application and will not be used in the hiring decision.
