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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 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 .
