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
Contact Details
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lokal-app
Click here to apply and for official notification.
