Legal associate (Corporate)

About us:

Opptra (www.opptra.com) is revolutionizing global expansion for consumer brands with a focus on ecommerce and digital capabilities. We're building a portfolio of category-specialized franchising businesses, powered by our centralized technology platform and global supply chain infrastructure. We create market access through franchising businesses that serve as master franchisees or licensing partners for brands entering new markets. Unlike traditional distribution partners that prioritize brick-and-mortar channels, our businesses leverage advanced ecommerce expertise to accelerate market entry while balancing online and offline channels to match local consumer behavior.With 70% of global consumer growth driven by Asia, we're currently focused on enabling access to these high-potential markets.

Our model offers brands significant advantages:

* Reduced market entry costs

* Broader consumer reach

* Faster testing and learning capabilities than traditional retail

* Local expertise with global backing

We've already launched two specialized business lines:

Terraspan by Opptra: www.terraspan.com

Exporio by Opptra: www.exporio.ai

Role Overview

• We are seeking a

  Legal Lead

  who will establish and scale Opptra’s legal function as a

  strategic enabler

  of our 5–7 year growth vision. This role is critical in ensuring Opptra’s 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.