VP Legal

About 2070Health:

Job Summary:

VP - Legal

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory & Compliance:

• Draft, review, and negotiate investment agreements for venture capital fund transactions, including Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), Share Subscription Agreements (SSA), side letters, and related documentation
• Provide legal counsel on matters related to the Companies Act, 2013, clinical establishment norms, Drugs & Cosmetics Act, data protection (DPDP Act), labour laws, and other applicable healthcare and commercial regulations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including joint ventures, service agreements, IP licensing, vendor and employment contracts, lease agreements, and investment documentation
• Advise portfolio companies on risk mitigation, dispute resolution, statutory compliance, and legal strategy
• Support business expansion strategies including M&A, fundraising, partnerships, and franchise models
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for litigation management and specialised advisory
• Establish, implement and uphold legal frameworks across the parent company and its portfolio companies in accordance with Indian Corporate laws and SEBI regulations
• Supervise preparation and conduct of Board and General Meetings; review notices, agendas, resolutions, and minutes drafted by external CS firms
• Facilitate seamless communication between the board, senior management, shareholders, and stakeholders
• Maintain repository of legal agreements
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LL.B./LL.M.) from a recognised Indian university
• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) - Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is preferred
• Prior experience in the healthcare, pharma, wellness, or technology-enabled service sector is strongly preferred
• Experience of working independently and alongside law firms in advising startups, venture-backed businesses and venture capital firms
  

Key Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Indian corporate and Healthcare regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with IP law, digital health regulations, medical data protection norms, and digital health standards
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and legal research capabilities
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and sound business judgment
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple entities, priorities, and timelines in a challenging environment