Legal Associate

About the Role As an experienced Legal Counsel at Gruve, you will play a vital role in supporting the legal requirements of the company's operations in India. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of legal aspects, including managing commercial contracts, ensuring corporate governance compliance, handling privacy regulations, and addressing employment law matters. You will collaborate closely with our global legal teams to ensure alignment across different regions and provide legal support for our U.S. operations as well. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial agreements such as vendor contracts, customer agreements, and service-level contracts. Additionally, you will offer legal advice on corporate governance matters to ensure adherence to Indian corporate laws. Your role will also involve supporting privacy and data protection initiatives, including compliance with Indian regulations like the DPDP Act and international frameworks like GDPR. You will provide guidance on employment law issues to HR and management, covering internal policies, employment contracts, terminations, and dispute resolution. Collaborating with global legal counterparts, you will ensure local practices align with U.S. and European legal standards. Furthermore, you will extend legal assistance to U.S.-based operations by reviewing contracts, addressing compliance-related issues, and aligning business practices with U.S. legal requirements. Monitoring changes in laws and regulations, you will proactively identify and mitigate legal risks. Basic Qualifications To excel in this role, you must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent degree from a recognized Indian university. You should have a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably gained in a law firm or in-house legal department, particularly in a technology or multinational setting. Preferred Qualifications It is advantageous to possess a strong working knowledge of Indian contract and corporate law, privacy and data protection regulations (including DPDP Act and GDPR), and Indian labor and employment laws. Exposure to U.S. and/or European legal systems will be beneficial. Effective communication skills with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders are essential. You should demonstrate strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation abilities, along with the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Why Gruve At Gruve, we cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute their best work. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team. Gruve is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.,