JOB POST: Lokal Is Hiring In-House Legal Counsel In Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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About the Organisation

Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet, Lokal 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 nearby opportunities.

About the Job Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join our team. This role will be pivotal in managing legal operations across contract lifecycle, IP protection, compliance, legal documentation, app governance etc.

Job Responsibilities:

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.)
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
Due Diligence
Coordinate due diligence processes from both investor and vendor sides
Organize and provide required legal and compliance documentation
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
App Policy Governance
Manage legal documentation for all company apps
Draft and maintain up-to-date privacy policies, terms of use, and community guidelines
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
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

Eligibility & Qualifications:

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