Legal Counsel

ABOUT TIDE At Tide we are building a business management platform designed to save small businesses time and money We provide our members with business accounts and related banking services but also a comprehensive set of connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting Launched in 2017 Tide is now used by over 1 million small businesses across the world and is available to UK Indian and German SMEs Headquartered in central London with offices in Sofia Hyderabad Delhi Berlin and Belgrade Tide employs over 2 000 employees Tide is rapidly growing expanding into new products and markets and always looking for passionate and driven people Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and help them save time and money ABOUT THE TEAM We are a close-knit team of 12 lawyers based in the UK Germany India and Bulgaria We are one of the most cross-functional teams in the company helping Tideans accomplish their goals grow the company and stay compliant Each team member is a true owner and has a huge impact every day We place a lot of emphasis on team collaboration honesty and support We seek to make all new joiners feel part of Team Legal from day one We re looking for an individual who ll not only fit into that team but will bring new ideas challenge us and leave a lasting mark ABOUT THE ROLE As Legal Counsel India you ll play a pivotal role in supporting our growth through expert legal guidance You will Provide legal advice to stakeholders across Tide on a variety of general queries relating to commercial operational and employment topics with guidance from senior lawyers or external counsel where needed Draft negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements-primarily key vendor and partnership contracts-ensuring they are strategically aligned risk-aware and commercially sound Assist with reviewing new products and features and help draft standard product documentation including customer terms policies and customer-facing communications under supervision from senior colleagues Be up-to-date with relevant legal developments and industry trends that may impact Tide s contractual obligations or business model Managing contract processes implementing best practices for efficiency ensuring consistency across agreements and overseeing contract allocation and distribution Supporting with the development of templates playbooks and internal training to enhance the efficiency and legal literacy of internal stakeholders leveraging internal tools e g Confluence to drive adoption and success This high-impact role requires strong stakeholder management sound commercial judgment good interpretation skills and the ability to operate both autonomously and collaboratively You ll work closely with cross-functional teams offering pragmatic business-enabling legal advice WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You are a qualified lawyer with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience PQE in Indian law ideally gained in-house or at a firm supporting fast-moving businesses You have strong core contract skills - drafting negotiating and managing a wide range of commercial agreements - and are confident navigating key clauses such as indemnities limitations of liability and termination rights You bring a practical business-minded approach to legal advice helping a wide range of stakeholders make informed decisions that balance legal risk with commercial or operational priorities Your experience spans multiple legal areas including employment commercial and operational issues - from reviewing vendor agreements to advising on HR matters or internal processes You re comfortable operating in ambiguity and switching gears between different types of legal work You re adaptable proactive and able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision You re a clear communicator who can simplify legal concepts for non-lawyers and build trusted relationships across a business You re also eager to learn - whether it s new areas of law regulatory developments or how the business works - and actively seek opportunities to grow your skills and take on new challenges WHAT YOU LL GET IN RETURN Competitive salary Self family health insurance Term life insurance OPD benefits Mental wellbeing through Plumm Learning development budget WFH setup allowance 25 days annual leave Family friendly leave TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE At Tide we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity family or parental status national origin veteran neurodiversity or differently-abled status We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members diverse needs and lives We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment where everyone s voice is heard At Tide we thrive on diversity embracing various backgrounds and experiences We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity or disability Our inclusive culture is key to our success helping us build products that meet our members diverse needs We are One Team committed to transparency and ensuring everyone s voice is heard You personal data will be processed by Tide for recruitment purposes and in accordance with