Senior Legal Counsel

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Software
The Role
The Senior Legal Counsel will oversee legal and compliance matters, focusing on commercial contracts, compliance with regulations in India, and managing disputes within Truecaller's Enterprise business.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join Truecaller – The place where innovation meets impact!

Truecaller's mission is to build trust in communication by making it safer, smarter, and more efficient. Born in Sweden, trusted by the world, and here’s why we stand out:

  • We are trusted by over 500 million active users every month across 190+ countries
  • We identify over 15 billion calls daily, helping users avoid spam and scams
  • We are powered by a team of 400+ employees from 45+ nationalities

We always look for people who take initiative, own their work, and keep raising the bar. An entrepreneurial mindset matters here, especially when it turns bold ideas into real actions. We stay collaborative and focused, always searching for smarter paths forward. If you want to make an impact and grow with a team that inspires millions, you’ll fit right in.

Truecaller has a global legal team with current presence in Sweden, India, and the UAE. To be a good fit, you need to be proactive, tech savvy and thriving while working with high pace in an ever changing environment. 

As a  Senior  Legal Counsel We are seeking a high performing senior legal counsel to join our global legal team based in Bangalore. We work very closely with management, product, business and engineering teams as well as other functional teams to support Truecaller’s continued growth, while at the same time ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal control. You will report to the Chief Legal Officer based in Sweden.

What you’ll do: 

You will be handling Truecaller’s legal and compliance matters with focus on our Enterprise business. Our legal team covers multiple jurisdictions albeit the main focus for this role will be our business in India.

 You will work in close collaboration with colleagues in different locations  with the following main responsibilities

Commercial

  • Draft, negotiate and provide legal assistance with commercial / SaaS contracts and partnerships with a focus on India but in multiple markets
  • Develop trusted relationships and collaborate with internal stakeholders with focus on Enterprise business unit
  • Develop templates and improve processes with support of Legal AI tools
  • Support in intellectual property matters and disputes

Compliance

  • Analysing product developments to ensure  compliance with applicable laws and regulations especially in India

Privacy

  •  Working with the rest of the Legal Team on data privacy matters and implementing necessary actions internally
  •  Updating policies based on legal requirements and changes in the product.

Product

  • Review of product functionality and new product features and design to ensure it aligns with legal requirements 
  • Responding to and managing any potential legal disputes and litigation.

Miscellaneous

  • Responding to and managing any potential legal disputes and litigation
  • In addition, there will be a myriad of other legal matters to be handled from time to time which makes working here even more challenging and fun as one day will never be the same as the next.

What you bring in: 

  • 5+  Years of exp
  • Law school degree from India with a minimum of five years of relevant working experience as an  in-house counsel and/or from  reputable law firms in India
  • Strong knowledge and skills in commercial contracts with an emphasis on enterprise and SaaS matters
  •  Strong negotiation and communication skills
  •  Strong time management and ability to work independently
  •  Strong skills in analysing and interpreting advanced contractual relationships and  monitoring the regulatory environment in which we operate
  •  A strong sense of personal integrity and good personal judgement.

It would be great if you also have:

SaaS  / tech background

What we offer: 

We support growth through learning resources, leadership programs, mentoring, and real hands-on work. People can move between teams and projects to build new skills and keep things interesting. We offer clear internal mobility and a transparent path for progression, with leaders who stay involved and provide guidance throughout the year. In addition, you will benefit from:

  • A comprehensive compensation package:  Learning and development allowance, voluntary provident fund (VPF) and/or national pension scheme (NPS) tax saving option provided, creche allowance
  • Modern tools to do your best work: Choose your preferred computer and phone within our budget, so you can work comfortably and efficiently.
  • A people-focused office culture: We value in-person collaboration and follow an office-first model, with some flexibility. Our offices offer a vibrant environment with opportunities to learn, connect, and recharge, from breakfast, lunch and quiet spaces to team activities such as movie nights, tech meetups, and cultural events. There's something for everyone.
  • Truecaller’s “Lab Days” offer a space for imagination: 5 days each quarter, where everyone steps away from their normal tasks to explore new, bold ideas and build things they’ve always wanted to. It’s a space where curiosity leads the way, and prototypes take shape. Some concepts even make it into production, and a few have grown into real features used by millions today. Lab Days allow you to be creative, learn fast, and help shape Truecaller's future.

Come as you are:
Truecaller is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our products and our culture. No matter where you're from, what language you speak, or how you identify,  we value what makes you unique and would love to get to know you. 

Sounds like a great opportunity?

We will fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible. As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct a background check.

We only accept applications in English

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of relevant working experience as an in-house counsel
  • Law school degree from India
  • Strong knowledge of commercial contracts
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Strong time management and ability to work independently
  • Strong skills in analysing and interpreting advanced contractual relationships
  • Strong sense of personal integrity and good personal judgement
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The Company
Stockholm
528 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Truecaller is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication for over 374 million people every month. We enable safe and relevant conversations between people and make it efficient for businesses to connect with consumers. Our mission, the reason for our being, is to build trust in communication. Headquartered in Stockholm, since 2009, we are a co-founder led, entrepreneurial company, with a highly experienced management team.

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