Legal Lead

Legal Lead

The role

The Legal Lead is a vital role within the Blenheim Chalcot portfolio. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and progressive environment, where you will support us in building our next generation of GenAI enabled tech businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Law and Compliance:

• Provide legal support on corporate governance and other corporate transactions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, IDTAs and vendor agreements.
• Manage Board compliances and oversee company secretarial responsibilities.

Employment Law:

• Advise on employment-related legal matters, including drafting employment contracts, handling employee disputes, and assisting HR with compliance on PF, labor laws, and employee grievances.
• Guide internal teams on policy and procedural changes based on updates in labor laws.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across the organization, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to minimize potential organizational risks.
• Support ISO audits, PCI DSS certification, and other regulatory audits in collaboration with the service teams.

Contract Drafting and Management:

• Lead contract negotiation, drafting, and review processes, ensuring compliance with the Indian Contract Act and other relevant regulations.
• Interpret contract terms and conditions accurately and ensure that agreements align with organizational policies and legal standards.
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle, from initiation to renewal and termination, for vendors, partners, and other service providers.
• Provide insights into contract clauses, enforceability and implications to ensure organizational protection and compliance.

Legal Research and Advisory:

• Stay informed on changes in laws and regulations, particularly in corporate, employment, and contract laws and assess their impact on the organization.
• Provide strategic legal advice to management on matters affecting the organization, enabling informed decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with HR, Finance and other departments to resolve legal issues, implement compliance measures, and drive risk management initiatives.
• Support the development and delivery of legal training and awareness programs to improve legal literacy across the organization.

Key Qualifications:

• LLB degree from a reputable institution or a Certified Company Secretary.
• 5-6 years of experience in Corporate Law, Employment Law, and Contract Law, with a strong foundation in the Indian Contract Act.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate, labor, compliance, and contract regulations in India.
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess legal risks and provide sound recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to cross-functional work.

About you

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Legal Associate with 5-6 years of experience in Corporate Law, Employment Law and Contract Law, with a solid understanding of the Indian Contract Act. This role requires a strong grasp of organizational risk management and the ability to ensure comprehensive legal oversight across multiple domains. The ideal candidate will support legal and compliance efforts across the organization, advising on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and minimizing legal risks.

About Blenheim Chalcot

Blenheim Chalcot is one of the leading venture builders in the world. We have been building exciting and disruptive businesses for over 26 years across sectors including FinTech, EdTech, GovTech, Media, Sport, Charity and more. These companies are all GenAI enabled and are some of the most innovative companies in the UK and increasingly around the world.

The BC team in India has been instrumental to the growth and success of Blenheim Chalcot. Established in 2014, Blenheim Chalcot India serves as a pivotal launchpad for those aiming to make a difference in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Blenheim Chalcot India is driven by a mission to empower visionaries to lead, innovate, and build disruptive solutions. We support our diverse portfolio of ventures and create impactful solutions that shape global trends. We provide a range of services to help new business get off the ground, including technology, growth (marketing and sales), talent, HR, finance, legal and tax, plus so much more!

What we can offer you

• Be part of the World’s Leading Digital Venture Builder
• Have the opportunity to be a part of and learn from the incredible diverse talent in BC
• Be exposed to the right mix of challenges, within a culture that promotes continuous learning and development and opportunity to work with Gen AI
• A fun and open, if a little cricket obsessed, atmosphere – we own the Rajasthan Royals IPL team!
• 24 days of annual leave & 10 public holiday days
• Private Medical for you and your immediate family & Life Insurance for yourself

Important

At Blenheim Chalcot, we strive to create an environment where differences are not only accepted but greatly valued; where everyone can make the most of their capabilities and potential. We promote meritocracy, competence and the sharing of ideas and opinions. We are driven by data and believe the diversity, agility, generosity, and curiosity of our people is what sets us apart as an organisation. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talent.