Legal Director

About Role

Flipkart Group is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data, Technology & Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Counsel & Director to lead the management and protection of company’s digital technologies, AI-GenAI innovations, data assets, IP Asset management, strategy and advisory, and ensuring compliance with applicable Technology, AI, Data and IP laws and regulations. This role will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, IT, Marketing, Commercial, Ethics & Compliance (E&C), Trust & Safety (T&S), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) teams and others to provide subject matter legal guidance and strategic compliance advisories for all Flipkart Group companies.

You are Responsible for :

• Advise internal stakeholders on IP rights protection strategies and risk assessment involving trademarks, copyrights, designs, trade secrets and patents.
• Advise, manage and coordinate IP portfolio filings, prosecution, registrations and enforcement in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsels.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, commercial, and marketing teams on IP risk management, patent strategy, and open-source software use and compliance.
• Support IT, cybersecurity, data governance, data sharing, and ERM initiatives, including data privacy, data security and related compliance and licensing issues.
• Support privacy policy implementation and undertake privacy impact assessments across the Group in collaboration with stakeholders on risk mitigation and remediation.
• Support M&A, strategic and corporate development activities by conducting IP due diligence and support the drafting of disclosures, warranties and agreements.
• Monitor, interpret and advise on the legal developments related to emerging technologies, such as AI-GenAI, Agentic AI, Blockchain, Encryption, etc.
• Review and support the negotiation of a wide range of technology agreements, including software licenses (SaaS, PaaS, on-prem), AI-GenAI development and deployment agreements, cloud services agreements, software licensing, technology transfer contracts and related areas.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions Privacy Policy, Brand Management Policy, Data Retention Policy, AI Policy, etc. and develop/improvise relevant internal policies as needed.
• Support and collaborate with the Litigation and Disputes team towards defense, enforcement and protection of the intermediary status before the courts and tribunals.
• Track and manage IP infringement claims and notices by brands and licensees and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure an efficient due-diligence process and the take-downs.
• Partner and collaborate with Government/Corporate Affairs team and other core stakeholders on driving policy and regulatory advocacy with the Govt and Industry bodies.
• Partner and collaborate with respective Walmart stakeholders to maintain high standards of Governance of the Data, Technology & IP policies, practices and management.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of lawyers and build a trusted, collaborative, high-performing and learning environment, aligned with the Culture of Flipkart Group.

You Should have:

• 13–18 years of post-qualification experience in a top law firm and/or in-house legal department with a focus on data, technology and IP laws, preferably in an e-commerce environment.
• Deep experience in drafting and negotiating complex technology transactions and related risk assessment in view of the emerging regulations.
• In-depth understanding of trademarks, copyright, and trade secret law and jurisprudence. Good knowledge of the Patent and Designs systems would be desirable.
• Strong understanding of existing and emerging/new data protection regulations (e.g., DPDPA, GDPR, CCPA) as they intersect with technology use and innovation.
• Robust analytical and communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities and decision making in a fast-paced and agile environment.
• Trusted senior stakeholder management skills and strong people management capabilities.