Role Summary

We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Legal Head to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in building a legal framework for the entire Company, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal documents, including shareholder agreements, financing agreements, customer agreements, vendor agreements, lease agreements, technology transfer agreements, government agreements, land purchase agreements .

Knowledge of space law and statutory compliance is a strong advantage. The role also involves handling due diligence , ensuring legal and secretarial compliances

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Key Responsibilities

1.Drafting and Vetting of Agreements

- Draft and negotiate launch services agreements with domestic and international satellite customers, including liability caps, cross-waivers, delay and re-flight terms
- Draft, review and negotiate vendor agreements , including those related to procurement, logistics, and services .
- Draft, review and negotiate lease agreements, land purchase agreements, other agreements and ensure no legal exposure.
- Build templates, a delegation-of-authority matrix and a contract lifecycle process the business can run day to day.

2.Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

- Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs with external stakeholders like investors, customers, vendors, lessors, etc.

3.Space Law Expertise

- Understand and interpret space laws , working closely with space authorities to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

4.Statutory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including but not limited to the Factories Act , Environmental Acts , Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) regulations, Labour Laws , Information Technology Laws , and Data Protection Laws .
- Oversee the timely filing of statutory returns .
- Obtaining SCOMET licenses, SEZ Compliances, IN-SPACe compliances, etc.,

5.Corporate, Due Diligence, Fundraising and Governance

- Lead legal work on fundraising rounds, ESOPs, M&A; and a future IPO, with outside counsel.




- Ensure FDI compliance for the space sector (sector caps and approval routes for launch vehicles) and FEMA reporting.
- Conduct and manage legal due diligence for various business transactions.
- Handle Equity and Debt fundraising transactions , including Shareholder Agreements , Share Subscription Agreements , and Financing Agreements .

6.Compliance Management

- Drive the implementation of a Compliance Management Tool across the company.

7.Government Liaison & Policy

- Interact with Central and State Governments for policy driving and implementation in space and other laws.

8.Manufacturing, safety and environment

- Secure licences for propellants and explosives under PESO rules, factory licences and fire/safety approvals.
- Manage environmental clearances, pollution-control consents and hazardous-waste rules for test and production sites.
- Advise on land acquisition and leases for factories, test beds and launch infrastructure.

9.Employment, data and compliance

- Oversee labour codes, contractor engagement, POSH and non-compete/confidentiality frameworks.
- Run compliance with the DPDP Act 2023, CERT-In directions and information security for sensitive technical data.
- Set up the code of conduct, anti-bribery, whistleblower and related-party policies; report compliance status to the Board.

10.Disputes and risk

- Manage litigation, arbitration and regulatory proceedings.
- Own the legal risk register.

11.Corporate Governance & Board Support

- Plan, organise, and coordinate Board of Directors' meetings , committee meetings , Annual General Meetings (AGMs) , and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) .
- Prepare and circulate meeting agendas, notices,



detailed minutes, and resolutions , and ensure follow-up on action items.
- Maintain statutory registers, records, and minutes books in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 .
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of forms with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) through the MCA21 portal (e.g., MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-12 ).

12.Investor Relations & Corporate Affairs

- Manage shareholder communication , cap table maintenance , and investor reporting .
- Provide secretarial support during fundraising rounds, share allotments, and ESOP administration .
- Serve as a liaison between the company, shareholders, regulatory agencies, and external auditors .

Candidate Requirements

- Education: Bachelor's degree in law (LLB or equivalent) or . Master's degree in Law (LLM). Company Secretary (ICSI) qualification or pre-IPO / listing experience is a strong advantage.
- Experience: 15+ years in legal drafting and compliance . Experience in the space sector is a plus.
- 5+ years leading a legal function or team or as General Counsel.
- Business-first judgement: gives clear, risk-weighted answers rapid enough to keep engineering and launch schedules moving.
- Strong negotiator with government bodies, global customers and investors.
- Comfortable in ambiguity, since Indian space law is still being written.
- Builder mindset: sets up processes, templates and a team, not only advice.
- High integrity and discretion with classified and export-controlled information.
- Clear writer and communicator with engineers, the Board and regulators.

About Skyroot Aerospace Skyroot Aerospace is a cutting-edge startup founded by former ISRO scientists, dedicated to making space access more affordable and accessible. We are pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology with a dynamic team that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Join us on a transformative journey to redefine the possibilities of space exploration, at the forefront of space innovation.

📌 Head of Legal (Hyderabad)
🏢 Skyroot Aerospace
📍 Hyderabad