About RateGain
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality that works with 3,200+ customers and 700+ partners in 100+ countries helping them accelerate revenue generation through acquisition, retention, and wallet share expansion.RateGain today is one of the world’s largest processors of electronic transactions, price points, and travel intent data helping revenue management, distribution and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises and ferries drive better outcomes for their business.Founded in 2004 and headquartered in India, today RateGain works with 26 of the Top 30 Hotel Chains, 25 of the Top 30 Online Travel Agents, 4 of the Top 5 Airlines, and all the top car rentals, including 16 Global Fortune 500 companies in unlocking new revenue every day.Exploring the roleWe are looking for a seasoned and business-savvy legal professional to join our legal team in the role of Consultant / Senior Consultant – Legal & Compliance. The ideal candidate will have 09 to 12 years of PQE and will work closely with the General Counsel to support the company’s global legal and regulatory needs. This is an in-house role suited for a high-performing, proactive individual with a strong background in corporate commercial law, technology transactions, and cross-border legal matters.How your day will look like/Job responsibility
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including but not limited to contracts, memoranda of understanding, non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, licensing agreements, and partnership agreements.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations and risk mitigation strategies.
- Provide strategic legal advice on international legal and regulatory matters affecting a SaaS-based business, including data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), IP protection, and cybersecurity.
- Collaborate with the sales, product, finance, HR, and compliance teams to provide legal support across the business.
- Support M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring initiatives, as applicable.
- Assist the General Counsel in ensuring overall legal compliance across jurisdictions where RateGain operates.
- Oversee and manage ongoing litigation matters, ensuring that deadlines, filings, and legal procedures are followed and coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsels on litigation strategy.
- Monitor and manage the organization's intellectual property (IP) portfolio, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, ensuring all necessary filings are made timely and in compliance with local and international laws.
- Conduct thorough legal research to support the organization’s legal needs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate exposure to legal and regulatory challenges.
Stay updated with changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends globally, and provide proactive updates to the leadership team.
Education & Work Experience
- LL.B. (5-year or 3-year degree) from a reputed university.
- 09–12 years of PQE, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience in the technology/SaaS sector.
Knowledge:
- Stay up-to-date on legislative changes, court rulings, and regulatory developments that could impact the organization.
- In-depth understanding of legal and regulatory compliance across various sectors and strong knowledge of intellectual property law, litigation processes, and corporate governance.
- Discretion when handling confidential information.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of commercial and corporate law, with exposure to international contracts and cross-border legal issues.
- Experience in handling data privacy, IP, and compliance matters for technology-driven companies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
- Strong analytical mindset and business acumen.
- Command over MS Office Software's – Word, Excel PowerPoint
- Organization and time management skills
Attitude:
- Flexibility,
- Ability to multi-task,
- Deliver under pressure
A high level of ownership
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
