About Artha Group
Artha Group is a premier
venture capital and private equity firm
, managing an AUM of 1,000+ crores
across Artha Venture Fund, Artha Select Fund, and Artha Continuum Fund
. With investments in 116+ high-growth companies
, including OYO Rooms, Purplle, Rapido, and Karza Technologies
, we are at the forefront of structuring, negotiating, and executing investments across listed and unlisted markets
.
We are seeking a
highly meticulous, corporate finance-focused Legal Associate
to oversee transaction-level legal work
, ensuring that investment agreements, shareholder rights, and legal structuring
align with Artha s strategic interests.
The Role: Legal Oversight in Venture Capital Transactions
This is a
corporate finance legal role
not a litigation position. The Legal Associate
will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring the enforceability of legal documents
related to venture capital investments, shareholder rights, and service-level agreements
.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Agreements & Structuring
- Review, negotiate, and finalize
Shareholders Agreements (SHAs), Share Subscription Agreements (SSAs), and other investment-related contracts
before they reach the signing stage. - Ensure that
Artha s investor rights and protections
are fully secured in all investment-specific negotiations
. - Collaborate with investment teams to
structure transactions in a legally sound manner
, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. - Work closely with external legal counsel on
complex deal structuring, investment governance, and rights enforcement
.
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
- Draft, review, and negotiate
service-level agreements, commercial contracts, and vendor agreements
to ensure that all legal obligations are met. - Ensure that all agreements
reflect Artha s commercial interests, minimize legal risks, and align with compliance protocols
. - Conduct
legal due diligence
on contracts, ensuring that critical business risks and legal obligations
are addressed.
Legal Governance & Risk Management
- Maintain a
legal tracker
for all ongoing legal matters, regulatory filings, and compliance obligations
. - Work with
external litigation teams
to ensure structured legal follow-ups
, though this role does not involve court appearances
. - Proactively identify and mitigate
legal risks associated with investments, contracts, and fund operations
. - Provide
internal legal advisory support
, ensuring that investment decisions align with corporate governance best practices
.
High-Pressure Legal Decision-Making & Time Optimization
-
Prioritize and structure legal matters
to ensure that the Founder and leadership team spend time only on critical legal decisions
. - Operate under
tight deal timelines
, ensuring that transactional legal processes are executed with speed and precision
. - Act as a
trusted legal partner in investment negotiations
, ensuring that contractual terms are favorable and risk-free
for Artha.
Who You Are
- A
sharp, detail-obsessed corporate finance lawyer
with a strong understanding of venture capital deal structuring
. - A
meticulous legal mind
, with a keen ability to spot contractual loopholes and enforce investor protections
. -
Paranoid about details
, ensuring that no contractual risk or compliance oversight occurs
. -
Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced investment environment
, where legal precision determines deal success
.
Qualifications & Skills
-
LL. B or LL.M
from a recognized law school. -
Bar Admission (LLP required)
to practice law in India. -
4+ years of experience
in venture capital, private equity, or corporate finance legal work
. -
Deep expertise in venture capital transactions
, including SHAs, SSAs, convertible notes, and investment rights
. -
Proficiency in contract negotiation, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance
. -
Strong business writing skills
with the ability to draft precise, enforceable legal documents
. -
Highly structured, execution-driven, and data-oriented
, with a relentless focus on accuracy and legal risk management
.
Compensation & Benefits
- Total Annual Package:
21,00,000
- Fixed Annual Salary:
18,00,000
- Annual Retention Bonus
:
3,00,000
-
Direct exposure to high-stakes investment decisions
in a top-tier venture capital firm
. -
Fast-track career pathway in corporate finance law
, with exposure to multi-million-dollar transactions
. - A
dynamic, high-impact work environment
, where legal expertise drives investment success
.