Details of the Organization

Porter is more than just a logistics company. Their purpose of 'moving a billion dreams, one delivery at a time' is at the core of everything we do as we strive to reshape the future of the industry, driving innovation and creating impactful journeys for our Porterites and beyond.

Details of the Job/Internship

Porter is hiring an experienced legal professional for the position Head of Legal to join them in Bengaluru office.

Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with different stakeholders: Board, Management, Finance, HR, and Operations teams, to address legal issues and provide strategic advice. 
• Establish policies, procedures, and guidelines for compliant operations in all the jurisdictions the Company operates. 
• Establish necessary checks and balances, and lead indicators for compliance matters. 
• Stay updated with amendments and industry standards, conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making. 
• Be on top of the changing legal environment and pre-empt the risks and adverse impact. 
• Proactively identify risks associated with strategic transactions, such as contractual obligations, intellectual property rights, regulatory compliance, and litigation risks. 
• Lead and groom the in-house legal team, provide guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Develop and implement legal training programs to educate teams on legal risks and compliance requirements. 
• Manage IP protections, support litigation team with demands of ongoing cases. 
• Manage and oversee legal filings, and compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Provide expert legal advice on laws governing the company, corporate governance 
• matters, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory compliance. Plan and execute the Pre-IPO, IPO, and Post-IPO journey of the Company. 
• Actively support on the policy advocacy matters of the organization. 
• Draft, review, and lead negotiations on a wide range contracts and agreements.
•  Ensure contract terms and conditions comply with legal requirements, ensure company's interests and position, and promote efficient operations. 
• Work on the Investor’s agreements (SHA, SSA, and AoA). 
• Adept in drafting agreements, terms of services, privacy policies, terms and conditions, rewards and recognition programmes, wallet policies etc. of a technology services company. 
• Lead standardization and automation of contracting processes.
• Identify and assess legal risks associated with functional operations, including contract risks, intellectual property risks, data privacy risks, quality, and regulatory risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and develop appropriate policies and procedures. 
• Actively work towards resolution of all regional disputes, including contract disputes, employment disputes, etc. 
• Manage and oversee litigation matters, including working with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and business partners to negotiate and settle disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to minimize future disputes and improve claims management processes. 

Eligibility

• LLB or LLM from a leading law school. 
• Have prior experience in appearances before courts, authorities and tribunals. 
• Minimum 15 years of experience
• Leadership experience, with the ability to effectively manage and mentor a team of legal professionals. 
• Should be able to challenge status-quo/ external views and take reasoned stance after evaluating pro’s and con’s. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively. 
• Ability to work independently as well as lead a team, be part of the cross-functional and international team, all at the same time. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 
• Should have the ability to peer around the corner with good connects with regulators and understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape. 
• Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice and managing complex legal matters.
• Should have led structuring of business model/s in alignment with commercial considerations and regulatory requirements. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate legal risks.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Application and Registration Details

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