Legal Counsel

18 hours ago

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India WTF Gyms Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Role Overview

The
Legal Counsel
will be responsible for managing all legal, compliance, and due diligence matters across the organization.

This includes
employee issues, corporate documentation, contracts, gym owner agreements, franchise policies, labor laws, disputes, and risk mitigation
.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and business-minded legal professional who can work closely with leadership, HR, Operations, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employee Legal Matters

  • Handle employee-related legal issues including
    misconduct cases, terminations, absconding, disputes, and notices
    .
  • Ensure compliance with
    labour laws, PF/ESI norms, POSH guidelines, employment contracts, offer letters, NDAs
    .
  • Draft and manage
    HR policies
    and ensure legal alignment.

2. Corporate Compliance & Governance

  • Manage company-wide compliance related to:
  • GST filings support
  • ROC compliances
  • Contract renewals
  • Licenses & permits for fitness centers
  • Ensure
    legal readiness for audits
    and corporate inspections.
  • Maintain documentation for
    intellectual property, trademarks, and brand usage rights
    .

3. Due Diligence for Gyms & Business Partners

  • Conduct
    legal due diligence
    before onboarding gym owners, franchise partners, vendors, or real estate properties.
  • Verify ownership documents, lease agreements, licenses, trade permits, and liabilities.
  • Ensure all centers operate within
    regulatory and municipal norms
    .

4. Contract Drafting & Management

  • Draft, review, and negotiate:
  • Gym partnership agreements
  • Vendor contracts
  • Service agreements
  • Technology/Software agreements
  • Franchise MoUs
  • Marketing & brand collaboration agreements
  • Maintain a
    contract repository
    and track renewals.

5. Dispute Resolution & Litigation Handling

  • Manage pre-litigation matters and coordinate with external legal counsels.
  • Oversee
    consumer complaints, gym member issues, and corporate grievances
    .
  • Represent the company in legal notices, settlements, and negotiations.

6. Risk Management & Advisory

  • Identify potential legal risks in operations, business expansions, and new projects.
  • Advise leadership on
    regulatory changes and compliance updates
    .
  • Develop proactive legal frameworks for safe business scaling.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of
    corporate law, labour law, commercial law, and contract law
    .
  • Proven experience handling
    employment legal cases
    .
  • Expertise in
    due diligence, agreements drafting, and negotiations
    .
  • Business-focused legal mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and advisory skills.
  • Strong ethical judgment and confidentiality maintenance.
  • Ability to handle multiple legal matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

  • LLB (mandatory)
    ; LLM or corporate law specialization preferred.
  • 3–7 years of experience as
    Legal Counsel / Corporate Lawyer / In-house Legal Specialist
    .
  • Experience in
    startups, retail, franchise, real estate, or corporate service industries
    is a strong advantage.
  • Experience managing
    employee disputes and corporate compliance
    is essential.

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