Legal Manager Location Kolkata India Onsite Reports To Chief Operating Officer Employment Type Full-Time Leadership Role Strategic Operational We are redefining how ventures are created nurtured and scaled in emerging markets By integrating incubation consulting capital content and infrastructure into a single platform operate as the world s first Enterprise Creation-as-a-Service ECaaS engine We partner with early-stage founders institutional innovators and sectoral disruptors to shape ventures that are not only financially sound but culturally relevant and structurally resilient From sports-tech to edtech deeptech to media we are building the future one founder one transformation one living ecosystem at a time Position Summary We are seeking a dynamic detail-driven and strategic Legal Compliance manager to lead the legal operations planning and compliance You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance functions from budgeting and fund utilization to compliance deal structuring portfolio analysis and investor reporting You will partner directly with the CEO founders and business unit leaders to ensure fiscal discipline monetization readiness and capital efficiency across all verticals As Manager - Legal Compliance you will be responsible for designing implementing and monitoring a comprehensive legal and statutory compliance framework that governs all operations across HIPL s diversified sectors including digital media education sports hospitality and international partnerships As Officer in Default you will act as Key Management Personnel executing responsibilities on behalf of Trustees Directors or Board members for these units As a Manager - Legal Compliance you will ensure that all operations comply with legal ethical and internal standards while supporting business goals and managing risks You will be instrumental in developing compliance programs reviewing policies and advising management on legal matters to ensure adherence to both external laws and internal regulations You will ensure that every business transaction agreement policy and strategic initiative strictly complies with applicable Indian and international laws regulatory norms and ethical standards Acting as both a legal guardian and compliance strategist you will play a critical role in risk mitigation contract governance and legal advisory while partnering closely with senior leadership to uphold a culture of compliance and ethical excellence This position offers strategic autonomy cross-functional collaboration and the opportunity to shape HIPL s legal ecosystem while enabling sustainable growth through sound legal governance and proactive compliance management Key Responsibility Areas KRAs 1 Legal Contract Management Draft review vet and negotiate a wide range of commercial digital institutional hospitality and international contracts Prepare MoUs NDAs licenses lease deeds affidavits undertakings arbitration notices and sports academy tie-ups Ensure robust legal protection in agreements involving digital ventures sports entities OTT platforms and hospitality services 2 Compliance Statutory Governance Ensure adherence to relevant laws Companies Act 2013 Contract Act FEMA FCRA IT Act DPDP Act Consumer Protection Act LLP Act and Labor Laws Track evolving regulations and align internal SOPs policies and practices accordingly Maintain compliance checklists and ensure readiness for audits 3 Digital Media Sports Law Global Tie-Ups Oversee IT Rules MIB regulations ASCI norms and grievance redressal protocols for digital and OTT content Handle documentation for MYAS AIFF and SAI-affiliated sports academies Manage legal contracts and remittance structures under FEMA RBI LRS for international football sports club tie-ups Obtain necessary NOCs from MIB Sports Authorities RBI and State Departments 4 Litigation Dispute Resolution Represent HIPL in litigation arbitration tribunal hearings and legal consultations Liaise with external counsel draft legal notices affidavits writ petitions and monitor case progress 5 Policy Development Legal Audits Design and update internal legal policies SOPs compliance manuals and code of conduct documents Lead compliance audits across contractual statutory and digital regulatory areas 6 Legal Advisory Stakeholder Engagement Advise leadership on commercial law intellectual property labor education tax and international transactions Conduct awareness sessions and legal compliance workshops for staff and leadership teams 7 Documentation Reporting Maintain an updated organized repository of all legal contracts registrations licenses litigation files and compliance records Generate timely reports for board meetings audits and government inspections Key Performance Areas KPAs Timely contract closures with minimal legal exposure 100 compliance with no regulatory penalty or audit flag Cost savings through effective in-house legal interventions Timely resolution of legal disputes and successful litigation management Updated legal SOPs reflecting latest laws and international norms Awareness building through at least two legal training sessions per quarter Applicable Legal Statutory Frameworks A Indian Legal Statutes Corporate Commercial Companies Act 2013 LLP Act Contract Act IBC 2016 Arbitration Act Employment Labor ID Act EPF ESI POSH Minimum Wages Maternity Benefit etc Sector-Specific UGC norms FSSAI Hospitality Laws National Sports Development Code Technology Media IT Act DPDP Act OTT MIB Guidelines Cable TV Act Cinematograph Act Land Property WB WB Land Reforms Act WB Tenancy Act RERA KMC Act RFCTLARR Other FCRA RTI Act Consumer Protection Act Environment Protection Act B International Legal Norms Data Privacy GDPR where applicable Labor ILO Standards Sports Law FIFA IOC Legal Guidelines IP WIPO International IP Treaties Cross-Border Transactions FEMA RBI OECD Guidelines Core Duties - Enforcement Governance Instilling legal compliance culture across all verticals Building proactive internal reporting mechanisms Engaging with regulators law enforcement agencies and public authorities Drafting SOPs for enforcement escalation and response Leading due diligence and compliance checks in mergers partnerships and JV deals What We Expect From As a Manager - Legal Compliance you are expected to bring the following to the table- Excellence in Legal Drafting Negotiation Ability to independently draft review and negotiate a wide range of legal documents and commercial contracts ensuring legal accuracy and safeguarding the organization s interests Strong Attention to Legal Detail Risk Anticipation Sharp legal acumen to identify hidden risks mitigate liabilities and ensure robust legal safeguards are in place across all agreements policies and processes Ethical Judgment Confidentiality High moral standards and professionalism in dealing with sensitive legal matters maintaining strict confidentiality and exercising integrity in every decision Stakeholder Management Communication The ability to liaise effectively with internal leadership external legal counsel government authorities and stakeholders building trust and credibility across all levels Analytical Thinking Research Orientation A methodical approach to interpreting laws analysing compliance frameworks and conducting legal research to support the organization s objectives Team Leadership Legal Awareness Advocacy leading by example during crises mentoring junior staff and conducting awareness sessions and training to embed a culture of legal consciousness across the organization Ideal Candidate Profile Experience 6-8 years in finance leadership roles preferably in startup ecosystems VC-funded companies or institutional venture builders Strong experience in both operational finance and strategic fundraising Prior exposure to managing multi-entity structures and vertical P Ls Attributes Financially rigorous entrepreneurially agile Hands-on leader with robust execution ability and ethical grounding Skilled in stakeholder communication from boardrooms to founder war rooms Strategic thinker with deep attention to systems detail and capital optimization Education Chartered Accountant CA or MBA in Finance from a Tier-1 institution Additional qualifications CFA CPA etc are a strong plus Compensation Perks Competitive salary and leadership incentives Performance-linked bonuses Deep integration with the ecosystem and Techno India s institutional network Opportunity to shape the financial architecture of the world s first ECaaS engine Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay From 1 000 000 00 per year Benefits Health insurance Provident Fund Work Location In person

📌 Legal Manager (West Bengal)
🏢 Indus Group
📍 West Bengal