Head of Legal

Location: Powai

About Yotta :

Yotta Data Services is powering Digital Transformation with Scalable Cloud, Colocation, and Managed Services.

Yotta Data Services offers a comprehensive suite of cloud, data center, and managed services designed to accelerate digital transformation for businesses of all sizes. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge AI capabilities, and a commitment to data sovereignty, we empower organizations to innovate securely and efficiently.

Job Scope

The Head of Legal will oversee all legal affairs of the organization, including agreements, contract management, compliance, audits, data protection & privacy, and information security. The role will be responsible for guiding and advising the Board of Directors, Chairman, CEO, and other senior leadership on legal matters. This position ensures that all business operations adhere to legal and regulatory requirements while safeguarding the company’s interest.

Total /Relevant Experience

• 20-25 years of overall legal experience

Key Responsibilities :

Legal Contract(s) & RFP / Tenders related:

• Drafting, vetting, negotiating, and executing agreements (MSA, NDA, DPA, Property, Customer, Vendor, Business Partner, Tech Partner, domestic & cross-border contracts, RFP/Tender documents, etc.).
• Contract lifecycle management and maintaining legal records as custodian
• Handling legal notices, Stamp Act matters, and supporting legal & secretarial audits
• Managing end-to-end contract repository and documentation

Data Protection Affairs:

• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments
• Draft and maintain the Legal & Privacy Framework, policies, processes, and procedures
• Coordinate with external data privacy experts
• Represent the Legal & Data Protection/Privacy function in committees
• Manage day-to-day tasks related to legal and data privacy protection
• Address and resolve data subject concerns
• Support and maintain PIMS controls across the personal data lifecycle

Regulatory, Compliance and Audit Affairs:

• Ensure compliance with the Information Technology Act and related Rules
• Oversee GDPR compliance and implementation
• Ensure compliance with DoT, SEZ, Customs, RBI, and other regulatory bodies
• Monitor and track legal & regulatory compliance across departments (HR, GRC, Finance, Facility, IT Operations, etc.)
• Represent the Legal Department during internal and external audits.
• Undertake applicable training as communicated from time to time.
• Understand the organization’s expectations towards all management systems the company is certified for
• Participation in Risk assessment contributes to achieving departmental & management system objectives
• Assist in maintaining PIMS controls throughout personal data lifecycle.

Must-have skill

• Legal risk identification, assessments, mitigation, policy drafting.
• Strong understanding of Data privacy protection, ROPA, DPIA, and related controls and tasks
• In-depth legal and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Expertise in contract vetting, drafting, revisions, customer negotiation and Legal repository management,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders effectively
• Experience conducting and handling audits
• Capability to deliver training and awareness programs

Good-to-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience in contract negotiation, drafting, vetting, execution, and management
• Ability to understand and adapt to core legal and techno-legal functions
• End-to-end experience in contract management (Drafting → review → negotiation → execution → repository)
• Awareness of IT, technology law, and current legal updates
• Knowledge of data center industry operations

Qualifications Criteria

• Must hold an LL.M. degree from a recognized Law Institute in India

Certification Criteria

• CIPP/E – Certified Information Privacy Professional
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
• ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer

Behavioral Attributes:

• Art of Skillful Conversation
• Innovative Management/Mindset
• Business Acumen
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Learning on the fly
• Building Trust
• Customer Focus
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Action Orientation & Accountability
• Prioritizing, Planning & Organizing
• Process–Quality Excellence
• Listening, Sensing, Observing
• Developing Direct Reports
• Building Collaborative Relationships