Manager - Legal & Compliance

The Legal and Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all of the Company's business operations and services are in full compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will need to be a proactive and strategic thinker with a strong background in Indian corporate law, data privacy, and consumer protection. As an ideal candidate, you should be a hands-on professional capable of managing both day-to-day legal issues and long-term compliance strategy in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Your key responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust legal and compliance framework to ensure adherence to Indian and international laws relevant to online platforms, e-commerce, and digital services. You will need to stay updated on changes in legislation and regulatory guidelines, conduct regular internal audits and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps, and recommend corrective actions. In terms of contracts and agreements, you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all commercial agreements, such as vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and service-level agreements (SLAs). Additionally, you will oversee and manage legal issues related to partner networks. For litigation and dispute resolution, your role will involve managing legal disputes, consumer complaints, or regulatory inquiries, and acting as a liaison with external legal counsel when necessary. You will also provide legal guidance to business teams on various matters. To promote a culture of compliance and legal awareness, you will need to develop and conduct training sessions for various departments, as well as create and update internal legal and compliance guidelines and standard operating procedures. Qualifications and Skills required for this role include a Bachelor's degree in Law (L.L.B.) from a recognized university in India, with a Master's degree (L.L.M.) or other relevant professional certification being a plus. You should have 3-6 years of post-qualification experience in a legal or compliance role, preferably in a tech startup, e-commerce, or online services company. Demonstrated experience in handling a wide range of legal issues, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, along with a high degree of ethics, integrity, and professional judgment are essential. You should also be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, fluid environment.,