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Deadline Open Deadline

Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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

Details of the Organization

HyperVerge is a bootstrapped, fast-growing AI company in Bangalore and Ho Chi Minh, serving over 100+ clients across the US, India, Africa, and the ASEAN region. Their AI is used by large enterprises like Jio, Vodafone, Airbus, SBI, Bajaj, ICICI, and unicorns such as Grab, Groww, Byjus, and Cred to verify customers' identities and prevent fraud (it prevented $22M annual fraud in a single large NBFC).

Details of the Job/Internship

HyperVerge is hiring a Legal Counsel to join their office in Bengaluru.

Role and Responsibilities

Contributing back to communities that enabled us to be where they are, is a meaningful way to spend the short time we have left in this world.
Building economic engines that generate cash flows, which can be invested to impact the under-privileged is the equation that we are working with,
To make it real and not overwhelm you with jargon, please see the first leg of our impact here: HyperVerge Academy (Link)

Eligibility

Experience and Expertise: You should possess at least 3 years of relevant work experience in TMT, Fintech, or General Corporate law. Whether you’ve gained your expertise in a prestigious law firm or in-house, we value your practical experience and insights.
Academic Background: A BA/BBA/BSc LLB is a prerequisite, if you hold an LLM or other advanced degrees, that’s a bonus!
Certifications and External Courses: They highly value candidates who have invested in their professional growth through certifications, PGDMs, or other external courses related to general corporate practice, fintech, data protection, or other relevant areas of law.
Curiosity and Versatility: We need a legal professional who is naturally inclined to understand new technologies. You should have an insatiable interest in working across a breadth of legal issues, including agreement drafting, advisory on products, internal compliance management, labor laws, and more. Embrace the diverse challenges and seize opportunities to broaden your legal horizons.
Data Protection Savvy: If you have experience working on data protection frameworks in different geographies, we consider that a significant advantage. Help us navigate the complexities of data privacy and protection as we expand our global footprint.
Exceptional Communication: Strong writing and verbal communication skills are essential for success in this role. We expect you to handle high-stakes negotiations and effectively communicate complex legal concepts to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
Strong tech and legal fundamentals to understand their confluence.
Knowledge of intellectual property laws and experience in managing IP portfolios.
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Ability to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with technology projects and initiatives.
Familiarity with data protection and privacy laws, including DPDP, PDP, GDPR, and CCPA.
Understanding of licensing agreements, software development, and technology transfer.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance in the technology sector.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Ability to stay updated on emerging legal and regulatory trends in the technology industry.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide strategic legal advice on technology matters.