Artha Group

About Artha Group:- Artha Group is a performance-led investment house managing over - 1,250 crores (USD 150M+) across five fund platforms including Artha Venture Fund, Artha Select Fund, and Artha Continuum Fund.- With a portfolio of 130+ startups (OYO Rooms, Rapido, Karza, Purplle), over 30 successful exits, and a vertically integrated model that spans venture capital, renewables, and global fund-of-fund structures, we operate with precision, discipline, and long-term conviction.- Our legal practice is no exception. It demands excellence-not just in protection and compliance, but in enabling outcomes.- We are now hiring a Head of Legal to lead this function into its next phase of depth, agility, and strategic partnership.- Function: Legal Strategy, Transactions, Structuring & Governance. Level: Department Head. Role Overview:- As Head of Legal, you will serve as the custodian of all legal strategy, execution, and governance across Artha's entities and investment platforms.- You will be the final checkpoint on every transaction-bound document, ensuring clarity, compliance, and timely closure.- This is a senior leadership position that blends legal expertise with operational finesse.- Your mandate spans end-to-end investment documentation, fund structuring, entity formation, and litigation oversight-along with the implementation of scalable systems and the leadership of a high-performing legal team.- You will collaborate closely with external counsel, regulatory advisors, and internal stakeholders across investment, finance, and operations-ensuring that legal precision translates directly into business enablement. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Transaction Ownership.- Lead all legal documentation and execution for investment transactions, fund raises, and internal structuring-including SHAs, SSAs, SPAs, PPMs, AoAs, NDAs, and employment agreements.- Serve as the final reviewer and sign-off authority for all deal-bound legal documents prior to circulation.- Ensure that each transaction progresses with rigor, velocity, and risk clarity-balancing legal integrity with commercial intent. Fund Structuring & Entity Formation.- Design and advise on structuring for new funds, SPVs, and cross-border vehicles, ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term scalability.- Liaise with advisors, regulatory authorities, and internal teams on fund registration, governance documentation, and legal architecture.- Provide active counsel on LP frameworks, capital deployment terms, and jurisdictional considerations. Legal Infrastructure & Digital Systems.- Lead the implementation and upkeep of a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system to ensure visibility, consistency, and timely tracking.- Institutionalize workflows for documentation, approval processes, version control, and deadline management.- Ensure that legal systems reflect Artha's broader approach to operational clarity and accountability. Litigation, IP, and Governance.- Manage ongoing and potential disputes in collaboration with legal retainers-aligning strategy with business priorities.- Oversee Artha's IP portfolio, including filings, registrations, and enforcement actions.- Provide legal counsel for board governance, shareholder meetings, resolution tracking, and statutory compliance. Team Leadership & Department Building.- Build and lead a legal team that spans contracts, structuring, compliance, and internal advisory.- Set expectations, manage capacity, and elevate team performance through clear feedback loops and structured reviews.- Drive a culture of clarity, ownership, and continuous learning within the legal function. Retainer and Counsel Partnership.- Maintain strong working relationships with Artha's external counsel across general corporate, litigation, and fund-specific mandates.- Serve as the internal bridge between Artha's operating teams and its legal advisors-ensuring direction, efficiency, and alignment.- Own quality control, budget optimization, and execution timelines across all outsourced legal engagements. Who You Are:- 5+ years of progressive legal experience across corporate law, transactions, entity structuring, and fund formation.- Prior exposure to venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or family office ecosystems preferred.- Exceptional command of contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory nuance.- Demonstrated ability to lead high-context negotiations and execute legal workstreams at speed and scale.- Proven team builder with a sharp operational mindset and high attention to detail.- Proficient with contract lifecycle tools, digital documentation systems, and cloud-based legal operations.- Law degree from a reputed institution; CS qualification is a plus. Compensation: - 51,10,000 per annum. - 42,60,000 fixed annual salary. - 4,50,000 retention bonus (paid annually). - 4,00,000 ESOP grant (as per vesting policy). (ref:iimjobs.com)