In-House Legal Counsel

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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About Lokal:Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language InternetLokal is India’s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform—connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they’ve historically lacked access to:● Lokal Matrimony – Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility.● Lokal Jobs – Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearbyopportunities.● Gyan TV – Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more).● Dostt – Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations.● Eaze – A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support.● Astro Lokal – Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat.And more – 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance,and AI-powered personal assistants.About the Role:We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join our team. This role will be pivotal in managinglegal operations across contract lifecycle, IP protection, compliance, legal documentation, app governance etc.Key Responsibilities:1. Contract Management

End-to-end handling of contracts from initiation to execution
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements (vendor, service, partnership, etc.)
Maintaining repository and tracking key contract metadata (order date, renewal, etc.)

2. Intellectual Property (IP) Management

Monitor and track all IP and trademark filings
Coordinate with external trademark attorneys to ensure timely responses
Review legal submissions made to trademark authorities

3. Due Diligence

Coordinate due diligence processes from both investor and vendor sides
Organize and provide required legal and compliance documentation

4. Compliance Management

Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements
Oversee company secretarial (CS) and employment law-related compliance
Review HR policies and ensure legal compliance in all people processes and documentation

5. App Policy Governance

Manage legal documentation for all company apps
Draft and maintain up-to-date privacy policies, terms of use, and community guidelines

6. Legal Documentation & Notices

Draft legal notices and responses, including replies to external legal queries or official notices (e.g. from police or inspectors)
Support in recovery-related legal proceedings

7. Legal Advisory & Research

Conduct legal research on regulatory, contractual, or litigation-related topics
Provide advisory support to internal teams on ongoing or emerging legal issues

Requirements

LL.B. or equivalent degree from a reputed institution
2-5 years of experience in a similar in-house legal counsel role or law firm
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Familiarity with IP laws, regulatory compliance, and employment law
Ability to handle multiple stakeholders and work in a fast-paced startup environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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