This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 8000000 - Rs 12000000 (ie INR 80 - 120 LPA)

Min Experience: 12+ years
Location: India
JobType: full time

Education: LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
Industry Preference: SaaS / Technology
Must-Have Skills: General Counsel, Legal, IPO, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic General Counsel to lead the organization's legal function, oversee corporate governance, and provide comprehensive legal guidance to the leadership team. The ideal candidate will have 12–20 years of experience in corporate law, legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and IPO-related activities, preferably within a SaaS or technology-driven organization.
This role requires a strong understanding of corporate transactions, securities regulations, fundraising, risk management, and public-market readiness. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, CFO, board of directors, and other senior stakeholders to ensure legal compliance, mitigate business risks,



and support the company's long-term growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Strategy and Leadership• Lead and manage the organization's overall legal function, aligning legal strategy with business objectives.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to the CEO, executive leadership, and board of directors on critical business decisions.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, customer contracts, vendor agreements, partnership arrangements, and technology licensing agreements.
• Establish robust legal policies, procedures, and internal controls to protect the organization's interests.

2. IPO and Capital Markets• Lead and oversee legal activities related to IPO readiness, public listing, and capital-market transactions.
• Coordinate with investment bankers, external legal advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities throughout the IPO process.
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, disclo

📌 General Counsel (India)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 India