Legal Associate

2 weeks ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Gruve Full time US$ 90,000 - US$ 1,20,000 per year

About Gruve
Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team in India. This role is crucial for supporting the legal needs of our India operations, including commercial contract management, corporate governance, privacy compliance, and employment law. The successful candidate will also collaborate with our global legal teams to ensure legal alignment across geographies and contribute to legal support for our U.S. operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, and service-level contracts.
  • Provide legal advice on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with Indian corporate laws and regulations.
  • Support privacy and data protection initiatives, including compliance with India's DPDP Act and international frameworks such as GDPR.
  • Advise HR and management on employment law issues including internal policies, employment contracts, termination matters, and dispute resolution.
  • Liaise with global legal counterparts to harmonize local practices with US and European legal standards.
  • Offer legal assistance for U.S.-based operations, including contract reviews, compliance-related matters, and business alignment with U.S. legal teams.
  • Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and proactively mitigate legal risks.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent from a recognized Indian university.
  • Minimum 5 years of post-qualification legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably in a technology or multinational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong working knowledge of:

  • Indian contract and corporate law

  • Privacy and data protection regulations (DPDP Act, GDPR, etc.)

  • Indian labor and employment laws

  • Exposure to US and/or European legal systems is a strong advantage.

  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

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Why Gruve
At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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