Legal Associate

About Gruve

About The Role

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.
  

Why Gruve