Legal Counsel

Bureau

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About the role

Bureau is looking for a sharp and proactive contracts and employment lawyer to join our Legal Team. In this role, you will support the business by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements. You will be providing legal advisory across different internal functions, such as HR, product, finance. You will also be required to handle matters relating to IP and also assist in building internal processes, including implementing contract management tools. You will collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external partners. This is a hands-on role best suited for someone who thrives in fast-moving, tech-driven environments and is excited by the opportunity to work at the intersection of law and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, including SaaS, data protection, reseller, partnership, and vendor agreements.
• Provide clear, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders on day-to-day operational matters, contract structuring, and risk mitigation.
• Advise on legal matters relating to employment law, intellectual property and products.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and manage internal workflows to ensure timely closure of legal matters.
• Maintain contract and legal trackers, MIS, and documentation systems to ensure up-to-date records and streamlined reporting.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on evolving laws and regulations impacting the company.
• Participate in broader legal projects as required.
• Uphold a solution-oriented mindset and take initiative in identifying process improvements.

Key skills

• LL.B. from a recognised law school in India with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in a start-up, reg-tech, fintech, bank, or MNC with a strong commercial and employment legal background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with an ability to simplify legal language for business use.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office and comfort with using modern productivity and AI-based tools to streamline routine legal tasks.
• High integrity, accountability, and a solution-oriented mindset; eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively, while taking full ownership of assigned matters from start to finish.

Why should you choose us?

Your growth is our responsibility.

We emphasise on learning and development over material perks and are happier to nourish your mind. If there's a book, course, or program that enhances your work at Bureau, feel free to pursue it—we'll take care of the financial aspect.

We believe in flat structures

While we do have designations and reporting managers, our structure fosters a lot more freedom. You can collaborate with anyone, explore job rotations, transition between different projects, and express your opinions openly to whomever you choose.

Homegrown Leaders

Our nurturing environment and specialized programs, like ElevateEngg, have led to success stories where even interns grow into impactful leadership roles over time.