In-house Legal Counsel

**Company Overview**:
iMaker Technology Private Limited is a leading provider of Ui-UX Design, Custom Enterprise Software Development, Mobile Development, and E-commerce Website Design solutions. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, we aim to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Contract Management**:
1- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including service agreements, software licenses, partnership agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and product licensing agreements to protect the company’s interests.

2-Drive negotiations on AI-related terms in vendor and client contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant legal standards and safeguarding the company's position.

3-Review technical and legal aspects of service or product agreements and negotiate terms with clients, vendors, or partners.

**Regulatory Compliance**:
1-Ensure the company adheres to all applicable Indian laws and regulations, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, data protection regulations, cybersecurity laws, and intellectual property laws.

2-Monitor legislative changes and advise management on necessary actions to maintain compliance.

3-Provide guidance to business teams regarding compliance requirements around the use of AI technology.

**Intellectual Property Protection**:
1-Manage and protect the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

2-Oversee the IP registration process with the relevant authorities in India and conduct risk assessments for proprietary product/platform development.

3-Draft and review cease and desist notices and other communications related to IP infringement.

**Data Privacy**:
1-Provide legal guidance on data privacy laws such as the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

2-Ensure the company’s data processing activities comply with applicable regulations and develop practical frameworks for handling security incidents.

**Litigation and Dispute Resolution**:
1-Manage legal disputes and litigation, coordinating with external legal counsel as required.

2-Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and dispute resolution processes.

**Policy Development and Corporate Governance**:
1-Develop, implement, and maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal standards and best practices.

2-Assist in corporate governance matters, including preparing for board meetings, drafting resolutions, and ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable regulations.

**Legal Research and Emerging Technologies**:
1-Conduct legal research on emerging technology areas, including AI, to enhance awareness and update contractual positions.

2-Support technology teams with open source compliance processes and develop IP and AI materials for organizational awareness.

**Employee Onboarding and Document Verification**:
1-Support employee onboarding processes, including document verification and compliance checks.

2-Ensure that all employment contracts and related documents comply with relevant labor laws and regulations.

**Expertise in Copyright and Trademark**:
1-Provide expert advice on copyright and trademark issues, including registration, enforcement, and dispute resolution.

2-Handle online legal issues related to intermediary liability, web crawling, online brand abuse, crowdsourcing, jurisdiction challenges, domain name squatting, phishing, and IP leakage enforcement.

**Location
- 605, IT Tower 1, Infocity, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.**

**Immediate Joiner Preferred**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Commission pay
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gandhinagar, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Legal drafting: 2 years (required)
- Legal counselling: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person