Legal Manager

Legal Manager

Location: Kolkata, India (Onsite)
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role | Strategic & Operational

We are redefining how ventures are created, nurtured, and scaled in emerging markets. By integrating incubation, consulting, capital, content, and infrastructure into a single platform, operate as the world’s first Enterprise Creation-as-a-Service (ECaaS) engine.

We partner with early-stage founders, institutional innovators, and sectoral disruptors to shape ventures that are not only financially sound, but culturally relevant and structurally resilient.

From sports-tech to edtech, deeptech to media, we are building the future — one founder, one transformation, one living ecosystem at a time.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, detail-driven, and strategic Legal & Compliance manager to lead the legal operations, planning and compliance.

You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance functions — from budgeting and fund utilization to compliance, deal structuring, portfolio analysis, and investor reporting. You will partner directly with the CEO, founders, and business unit leaders to ensure fiscal discipline, monetization readiness, and capital efficiency across all verticals.

As Manager – Legal & Compliance ,you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive legal and statutory compliance framework that governs all operations across HIPL’s diversified sectors—including digital media, education, sports, hospitality, and international partnerships. As Officer in Default, you will act as Key Management Personnel, executing responsibilities on behalf of Trustees, Directors, or Board members for these units. As a Manager – Legal & Compliance, you will ensure that all operations comply with legal, ethical, and internal standards, while supporting business goals and managing risks. You will be instrumental in developing compliance programs, reviewing policies, and advising management on legal matters to ensure adherence to both external laws and internal regulations. You will ensure that every business transaction, agreement, policy, and strategic initiative strictly complies with applicable Indian and international laws, regulatory norms, and ethical standards. Acting as both a legal guardian and compliance strategist, you will play a critical role in risk mitigation, contract governance, and legal advisory, while partnering closely with senior leadership to uphold a culture of compliance and ethical excellence. This position offers strategic autonomy, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape HIPL’s legal ecosystem while enabling sustainable growth through sound legal governance and proactive compliance management.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs): 1. Legal & Contract Management

· Draft, review, vet, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, digital, institutional, hospitality, and international contracts.

· Prepare MoUs, NDAs, licenses, lease deeds, affidavits, undertakings, arbitration notices, and sports academy tie-ups.

· Ensure robust legal protection in agreements involving digital ventures, sports entities, OTT platforms, and hospitality services.

2. Compliance & Statutory Governance

· Ensure adherence to relevant laws: Companies Act 2013, Contract Act, FEMA, FCRA, IT Act, DPDP Act, Consumer Protection Act, LLP Act, and Labor Laws.

· Track evolving regulations and align internal SOPs, policies, and practices accordingly.

· Maintain compliance checklists and ensure readiness for audits.

3. Digital Media, Sports Law & Global Tie-Ups

· Oversee IT Rules, MIB regulations, ASCI norms, and grievance redressal protocols for digital and OTT content.

· Handle documentation for MYAS, AIFF, and SAI-affiliated sports academies.

· Manage legal contracts and remittance structures under FEMA/RBI/LRS for international football/sports club tie-ups.

· Obtain necessary NOCs from MIB, Sports Authorities, RBI, and State Departments.

4. Litigation & Dispute Resolution

· Represent HIPL in litigation, arbitration, tribunal hearings, and legal consultations.

· Liaise with external counsel, draft legal notices, affidavits, writ petitions, and monitor case progress.

5. Policy Development & Legal Audits

· Design and update internal legal policies, SOPs, compliance manuals, and code of conduct documents.

· Lead compliance audits across contractual, statutory, and digital regulatory areas.

6. Legal Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

· Advise leadership on commercial law, intellectual property, labor, education, tax, and international transactions.

· Conduct awareness sessions and legal compliance workshops for staff and leadership teams.

7. Documentation & Reporting

· Maintain an updated, organized repository of all legal contracts, registrations, licenses, litigation files, and compliance records.

· Generate timely reports for board meetings, audits, and government inspections.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

· Timely contract closures with minimal legal exposure.

· 100% compliance with no regulatory penalty or audit flag.

· Cost savings through effective in-house legal interventions.

· Timely resolution of legal disputes and successful litigation management.

· Updated legal SOPs reflecting latest laws and international norms.

· Awareness building through at least two legal training sessions per quarter.

Applicable Legal & Statutory Frameworks:

A. Indian Legal Statutes

· Corporate & Commercial: Companies Act 2013, LLP Act, Contract Act, IBC 2016, Arbitration Act

· Employment & Labor: ID Act, EPF, ESI, POSH, Minimum Wages, Maternity Benefit, etc.

· Sector-Specific: UGC norms, FSSAI, Hospitality Laws, National Sports Development Code

· Technology & Media: IT Act, DPDP Act, OTT/MIB Guidelines, Cable TV Act, Cinematograph Act

· Land & Property (WB): WB Land Reforms Act, WB Tenancy Act, RERA, KMC Act, RFCTLARR

· Other: FCRA, RTI Act, Consumer Protection Act, Environment Protection Act

B. International Legal Norms

· Data Privacy: GDPR (where applicable)

· Labor: ILO Standards

· Sports Law: FIFA, IOC Legal Guidelines

· IP: WIPO, International IP Treaties

· Cross-Border Transactions: FEMA, RBI, OECD Guidelines

Core Duties – Enforcement & Governance:

· Instilling legal compliance culture across all verticals.

· Building proactive internal reporting mechanisms.

· Engaging with regulators, law enforcement agencies, and public authorities.

· Drafting SOPs for enforcement, escalation, and response.

· Leading due diligence and compliance checks in mergers, partnerships, and JV deals.

What We Expect From As a Manager – Legal & Compliance , you are expected to bring the following to the table-

· Excellence in Legal Drafting & Negotiation: Ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents and commercial contracts, ensuring legal accuracy and safeguarding the organization's interests.

· Strong Attention to Legal Detail & Risk Anticipation: Sharp legal acumen to identify hidden risks, mitigate liabilities, and ensure robust legal safeguards are in place across all agreements, policies, and processes.

· Ethical Judgment & Confidentiality: High moral standards and professionalism in dealing with sensitive legal matters, maintaining strict confidentiality, and exercising integrity in every decision.

· Stakeholder Management & Communication: The ability to liaise effectively with internal leadership, external legal counsel, government authorities, and stakeholders—building trust and credibility across all levels.

· Analytical Thinking & Research Orientation: A methodical approach to interpreting laws, analysing compliance frameworks, and conducting legal research to support the organization's objectives.

· Team Leadership & Legal Awareness Advocacy: leading by example during crises, mentoring junior staff, and conducting awareness sessions and training to embed a culture of legal consciousness across the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

• 6-8 years in finance leadership roles, preferably in startup ecosystems, VC-funded companies, or institutional venture builders.
• Strong experience in both operational finance and strategic fundraising.
• Prior exposure to managing multi-entity structures and vertical P&Ls.

Attributes

• Financially rigorous, entrepreneurially agile.
• Hands-on leader with strong execution ability and ethical grounding.
• Skilled in stakeholder communication — from boardrooms to founder war rooms.
• Strategic thinker with deep attention to systems, detail, and capital optimization.

Education

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a Tier-1 institution.
• Additional qualifications (CFA, CPA, etc.) are a strong plus.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary and leadership incentives.
• Performance-linked bonuses
• Deep integration with the ecosystem and Techno India’s institutional network.

Opportunity to shape the financial architecture of the world’s first ECaaS engine.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person