Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel Location : Gurugram, Haryana (or as applicable) Experience : 8+ Years Department : Legal & Compliance Reports To : Ritesh Khandelwal About ZYOD Company Overview ZYOD was created with the vision of making building business easier in fashion and to make quality fashion is more accessible and affordable along with the motto of revolutionizing the fashion industry. We are a Tech enabled manufacturing company that provides end-to- end design to deliver solutions to fashion brands with smooth tech integrations with the industrys fastest turnaround time and lowest MOQs. As the most trusted clothing manufacturing company, we bring the latest styles and quality trends to provide you with the best as per your fast fashion needs. We have a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about fashion and committed to providing our clients with the best possible experience. We believe in providing our clients with a one-stop solution for all their fashion needs. ZYOD has raised $18 million (Rs 150 crore) in its series A funding round. The investment was led by RTP Global, with participation from existing investors Lightspeed and Alteria Capital, as well as new investors Stride Ventures, Stride One, and Trifecta Capital. Founders Ankit Jaipuria and Ritesh Khandelwal are a dynamic duo of serial entrepreneurs, who are revolutionizing the fashion manufacturing industry with their tech-driven solutions. Ankit's and Ritesh's extensive experience in building businesses and the fashion industry has helped them create ZYOD, a one-stop-shop for all fashion sourcing needs. They are dedicated to leveraging technology to simplify the process of building and growing a fashion brand. With a vision of creating a world where fashion entrepreneurship is accessible and easy for everyone, Ankit and Ritesh are paving the way for the fashion industry's future. Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with deep expertise in managing legal functions in operations-heavy, fast-paced business environments. The ideal candidate will bring strategic legal thinking, experience in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a proactive approach to supporting cross-functional teams across supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and vendor management. Key Responsibilities Legal Advisory : Provide legal guidance to operations, procurement, supply chain, and logistics teams on contractual, compliance, and regulatory matters. Contract Management : Draft, review, and negotiate complex vendor agreements, NDAs, MOUs, manufacturing contracts, and technology/service-level agreements. Compliance & Risk : Ensure compliance with applicable laws including labour laws, environmental regulations, industry standards, and export-import laws. Dispute Resolution : Manage litigation, arbitration, and out-of-court settlements related to supply chain or vendor disputes. Policy & Governance : Develop and implement internal policies and SOPs to streamline legal risk management across operational workflows. Stakeholder Collaboration : Act as a business partner to internal teams, including Operations, Finance, HR, and Product, to enable growth while minimizing legal risk. Government & Regulatory Interface : Liaise with government authorities for licenses, registrations, inspections, and audits. Key Requirements Education : LLB from a recognized university; LLM is a plus. Experience :8+ years of legal experience, with at least 3+ years in an operations-intensive company (logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, or supply chain domain preferred). Strong understanding of commercial law, contract law, labour law , and operational compliance . Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Ability to work in a high-growth, dynamic, and cross-functional environment. Sound judgment with a high degree of professional ethics and integrity. What We Offer Opportunity to work with a rapidly scaling, tech-enabled fashion supply chain disruptor. Collaborative culture that values innovation and autonomy. Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.