Bengaluru

5 - 7 years experience

Responsibilities

Gnani.ai is looking for a business-first Corporate Counsel to partner closely with leadership, sales, product, and HR teams. This role will own legal strategy across commercial contracts, compliance, data

privacy, and corporate governance, while enabling fast, scalable growth in a high-velocity AI workplace.
Commercial & Enterprise Contracts
Draft, review, and negotiate:

o Commercial agreements

o Enterprise MSA / SOWs

o NDAs, vendor agreements, partnership contracts
Partner with sales to close deals faster while managing risk
Build scalable contract templates and playbooks
Data Privacy & AI Compliance
Ensure compliance with:

o GDPR/ Other international laws

o DPDP Act

o Other global data protection frameworks
Advise on AI/ML governance, voice data usage, consent frameworks
Work with product teams on privacy-by-design
Regulatory & Corporate Governance
Manage corporate filings, board matters, and governance processes
Ensure compliance with Indian and international laws as applicable
Support fundraising, due diligence, and investor documentation




Risk Management & Advisory
Identify legal risks in business initiatives and propose practical solutions
Support dispute resolution and manage external counsel when needed
Develop internal policies (code of conduct, anti-bribery, etc.)
Cross-Functional Enablement
Partner with:

o Sales deal structuring

o Product AI compliance & licensing

o HR employment law, ESOPs
Conduct training sessions on contracts, compliance, and data privacy

Key Requirements
5–7 years of experience (law firm + in-house preferred)
Robust experience in technology / SaaS / AI companies
Deep expertise in:

o Commercial contracts o Data privacy and compliance
Familiarity with AI/ML, voice tech, or deep tech regulations is a plus
Solid negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance legal risk with business velocity

Skills Required

Primary Skills

Legal documentation

Corporate Governance

Legal & Statutory requirements

Data Privacy

Compliance & Risk Management

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