Legal Counsel

Key elements required include :
• Ability to take ownership and operate independently in delivering legal services with a sense of urgency, reliability, practicality and personal skills compatible with building trust with stakeholders.
• Supporting in-house departments on major and complex legal matters and playing an active role in the development and effectiveness of the legal department by sharing knowledge and
• experience.
• Working collaboratively with and supporting GC on various activities.
• Working effectively with external counsels and monitor their performance.
• Work effectively with stakeholders and provide day-to-day advice on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate, competition, privacy, data protection, employment, real estate, marketing, consumer protection, EHS, cybersecurity, motor vehicles and other applicable
• laws and regulations, and govt. policies and initiatives on EVs in India.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise the contracts and agreements relating to business, sales & marketing, supply chain, operations, R&D, fundraising, and other organisational activities.
• Support new business development initiatives as needed, including negotiation, drafting and execution of documents.
• Manage disputes and litigation matters and coordinate with external solicitors.
• Design, implement and enforce company policies, legal SOPs and playbook to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in India.
• Contribute and bring outside-in perspective to the functioning of Corporate Legal by :
• handling complex matters independently while showing judgment and teamwork by raising and discussing issues of corporate importance to ensure a consistent approach.
• playing an active role in day-to-day activities of the legal function, including the development and implementation of local legal systems, processes and training.
• Be sensitive to rapidly changing work and business priorities and have an adaptable and flexible approach to work to ensure timely, positive and constructive legal counselling.
• Ensure legal risks are identified, assessed, evaluated, and mitigated on time through proper strategic and management action plans, as necessary.
• Acting as Legal SPOC for assigned verticals and P&Ls

Here’s what we’re looking for :
• Ethics, Integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Positive, agile, optimistic, hands-on attitude.
• Business acumen and attention to detail.
• Proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Leadership in strategic thinking, decision-making, and legal risk management.
• Work prioritization, time and people management.
• Team-oriented, self-driven, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• A mindset to thrive in a challenging start-up environment.
• A mindset and commitment to stay and be part of the long-term growth story of the company.
• Available to travel as per business requirements