Corporate Lawyer (Part-Time / Consultant)

Corporate Lawyer (Part-Time / Consultant)

Role Title: Corporate Lawyer

Engagement Type: Part-Time / Consultant (Retainer or Need-Based)

Location: Remote / Hybrid (as required)

Reporting To: General Manager / Management / Board (as applicable)

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to support the organization on a part-time or consulting basis. The role involves providing legal advisory, drafting, compliance, and risk management support across corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will be pragmatic, business-oriented, and capable of supporting fast-growing organizations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate & Commercial Law

• Draft, review, and negotiate:
• MoUs, Service Agreements, NDAs, SLAs
• Vendor, partner, and managed services contracts
• Consultancy, retainer, and outsourcing agreements

• Advise on contract structuring, risk mitigation, and compliance

Company Law & Governance

• Provide guidance on:
• Companies Act compliance
• Board resolutions, shareholder matters, and corporate filings
• Amendments to Articles / MoA (as required)

• Support corporate restructuring, novation, and assignment of contracts

Employment & HR Legal Support

• Draft and review:
• Employment contracts, offer letters, NDAs
• Consultant agreements and termination letters

• Advise on labor laws, contractual employment, and dispute prevention

Intellectual Property & Data Protection

• Advise on:
• Copyright, trademarks, and IP ownership
• Content, software, and AI-generated IP protection

• Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality obligations

Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

• Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend corrective actions
• Support statutory, legal, and compliance audits
• Liaise with external counsels, regulators, or authorities when required

Dispute Management & Legal Strategy

• Draft legal notices, responses, and settlement documents
• Assist in dispute resolution, mediation, and negotiations
• Coordinate with external advocates for litigation, if required

ENGAGEMENT MODEL

• Part-time or consulting basis
• Retainer or hourly engagement (to be mutually agreed)
• Availability on-call for urgent legal matters

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• LL.B / LL.M from a recognized university
• Enrollment with Bar Council of India (mandatory)
• 3+ years of experience in corporate/commercial law
• Experience working with startups, IT, EdTech, or service organizations preferred

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Sound knowledge of Indian corporate, labor, and IP laws
• Practical, business-focused legal approach
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High standards of confidentiality and professional ethics

WHY WORK WITH US

• Flexible engagement model
• Exposure to diverse corporate and technology-driven legal matters
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and leadership teams
• Long-term association potential based on performance and mutual fit
• Customize it for startup / EdTech / IT services
• Define SLAs and deliverables for the lawyer