Legal Counsel

You’ll be our : Legal Counsel

You’ll be based at : Corporate Office, Bangalore (IBC Knowledge Park)

You’ll be aligned with : General Counsel / Sr. Legal Counsel

You’ll be joining our : Corporate Legal Team

What you’ll do at Ather :

Deliver high-quality strategic and operational legal services and counseling in all areas of law that will support business and growth objectives and protect the organization’s rights, interests, and reputation.

Key elements required include :
• Ability to take ownership and operate independently in delivering legal services with a sense of urgency, reliability, practicality and personal skills compatible with building trust with stakeholders.
• Supporting in-house departments on major and complex legal matters and playing an active role in the development and effectiveness of the legal department by sharing knowledge and
• experience.
• Working collaboratively with and supporting GC on various activities.
• Working effectively with external counsels and monitor their performance.
• Work effectively with stakeholders and provide day-to-day advice on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate, competition, privacy, data protection, employment, real estate, marketing, consumer protection, EHS, cybersecurity, motor vehicles and other applicable
• laws and regulations, and govt. policies and initiatives on EVs in India.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise the contracts and agreements relating to business, sales & marketing, supply chain, operations, R&D, fundraising, and other organisational activities.
• Support new business development initiatives as needed, including negotiation, drafting and execution of documents.
• Manage disputes and litigation matters and coordinate with external solicitors.
• Design, implement and enforce company policies, legal SOPs and playbook to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in India.
• Contribute and bring outside-in perspective to the functioning of Corporate Legal by :
• handling complex matters independently while showing judgment and teamwork by raising and discussing issues of corporate importance to ensure a consistent approach.
• playing an active role in day-to-day activities of the legal function, including the development and implementation of local legal systems, processes and training.
• Be sensitive to rapidly changing work and business priorities and have an adaptable and flexible approach to work to ensure timely, positive and constructive legal counselling.
• Ensure legal risks are identified, assessed, evaluated, and mitigated on time through proper strategic and management action plans, as necessary.
• Acting as Legal SPOC for assigned verticals and P&Ls

Here’s what we’re looking for :
• Ethics, Integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Positive, agile, optimistic, hands-on attitude.
• Business acumen and attention to detail.
• Proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Leadership in strategic thinking, decision-making, and legal risk management.
• Work prioritization, time and people management.
• Team-oriented, self-driven, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• A mindset to thrive in a challenging start-up environment.
• A mindset and commitment to stay and be part of the long-term growth story of the company.
• Available to travel as per business requirements

What you bring to Ather :
• Relevant post-qualification experience between 4 to 8 years in reputed corporations.
• Exposure to IT, ITES, contracts in Manufacturing Environment is highly desirable. Knowledge of Data Privacy is a plus but not mandatory.
• Understanding of the agreements related to Manufacturing including but not limited to Leasing agreements, manpower supply agreements, capex and EPC contracts, etc.
• Excellent academic credentials with LLB / LLM from a premier institution.
• Strategic business mindset and zeal to learn