Lead - Legal Affairs

About Adfactors PR

Adfactors PR is Indias largest and most awarded public relations firm, serving over 500 clients across 40+ industries, including more than half of India's top business groups. Since our inception in 1997, we have grown into a 1,500+ member team across 18 offices, trusted by corporations, governments, startups, and financial institutions alike.

We are ranked among the world's top communication consultancies, recognized globally for excellence in corporate reputation, capital markets advisory, public policy engagement, and crisis management.

As part of our "Post-Phoenix" chapter, Adfactors PR is building the next generation of leaders who thrive at the intersection of law, policy, digital ecosystems, and business reputation. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise with digital-first advisory in an environment that is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and deeply respected across industries.

Role Summary

We are seeking a senior legal professional to lead our Legal Affairs function with a strong focus on intellectual property, cybercrime, and digital legal risk management. This role will be central to protecting the firm's and clients' digital reputation, safeguarding against legal risks, and managing regulatory and enforcement matters.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in handling IPR disputes, digital law, and cybercrime matters, while working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Intellectual Property & Content Protection

• Lead legal strategy on IPR disputes, trademark violations, copyright, and digital content infringements.

• Advise on brand protection in digital and social media environments.

• Cybercrime & Digital Risk Management

• Anticipate, identify, and resolve cybercrime issues, including online impersonation, fraud, and defamation.

• Manage escalations in collaboration with internal teams, clients, and external authorities.

• Regulatory & Legal Advisory

• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, regulators, and legal bodies to address disputes or escalations.

• Ensure compliance with IT Act, cyber laws, data protection norms, and evolving digital regulations.

• Draft and review notices, responses, and legal correspondence for digital and cyber matters.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with digital, SEO, reputation, and communication teams to proactively identify risks.

• Train internal stakeholders on IPR, digital compliance, and cyber safety.

• Guide teams during digital reputation crises, ensuring quick and legally sound interventions.

• Strategic Leadership

• Build frameworks for risk assessment, monitoring, and early-warning systems for digital legal issues.

• Represent Adfactors PR in forums, legal associations, and knowledge platforms as a thought leader in digital law.

Requirements

• Education: LLB/LLM with specialization or significant exposure to corporate law, cyber law, or IPR.
• Experience: 4–8 years of experience in corporate legal, law firms, cyber law practices, or enforcement agencies, with a demonstrable track record in IPR and digital legal matters.
• Strong knowledge of IT & cybercrime laws, IPR frameworks, content regulations, and data protection laws.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders, regulators, enforcement bodies, and CXO-level clients.
• Experience in working cross-functionally with digital/SEO/communications teams.
• Strong communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• High energy, agility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.

Why Join Adfactors PR?

• Be part of India's most respected communications consultancy, with access to high-profile clients and cases.
• Lead cutting-edge legal strategies in digital law, IPR, and cybercrime at scale.
• Opportunity to work alongside CXOs, regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders.
• Entrepreneurial culture that fosters leadership, innovation, and continuous learning.
• A unique chance to shape the legal frameworks for digital reputation and risk management in one of the world's fastest-growing communication markets.