In-House Legal Counsel – Corporate Law & Compliance

**Experience** : 3\.00 \+ years **Salary** : Confidential (based on experience) **Shift** : (GMT\+05:30\) Asia/Kolkata (IST) **Opportunity Type** : Office () **Placement Type** : Full time Permanent Position **(\*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client \- Dispatch Network) **What do you need for this opportunity? **Must have skills required:** Legal Compliance, Law, Legal Drafting, Contract Management, Contract Drafting, Corporate Law, Labour Laws, Statutory Compliance **Dispatch Network is Looking for:****** **In\-House Legal Counsel – Corporate Law \& Compliance** **Location: Pune (On\-site) Full\-time** **Experience: 3–5 years** **Company: Dispatch Network** **About Dispatch Network** Dispatch Network is building the most efficient last\-mile logistics network, through proprietary AI models for delivery optimization. We are looking to build a strong legal foundation to support our growth while maintaining regulatory compliance across multiple states and industry verticals. **Role Overview:** We are looking for a proactive In\-House Legal Counsel to build and manage the company’s contracting, compliance, and legal risk framework. This role works closely with the CEO, leadership team, and external legal counsel, executing legal strategy while supporting day\-to\-day business operations in a high\-growth startup environment. **Key Responsibilities:** **Contracts \& Commercial:** * Draft, review, and negotiate client, vendor, partnership, technology, and supplier agreements * Standardize contract templates and streamline contracting processes * Manage the end\-to\-end contract lifecycle including renewals and terminations * Advise on risk allocation, indemnities, IP, confidentiality, and dispute resolution **Compliance \& Regulatory:** * Ensure compliance with Labour laws, IT Act and DPDP Act, Companies Act, 2013, GST laws, and other applicable laws * Handle multi\-state logistics and gig\-worker regulatory requirements * Obtain and maintain statutory registrations, licenses, and certifications * Track regulatory changes and proactively flag risks **Risk \& Governance:** * Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks * Support leadership on strategic decisions and expansion plans * Manage IP protection, trademarks, NDAs, and confidentiality frameworks **Employment \& Vendor Support:** * Support HR on employment contracts, gig\-worker agreements, and labour compliance * Coordinate with external counsel, auditors, and regulators as required. **Required Qualifications:** **Essential:** * LLB with Bar Council registration * Preferred if you have completed B.Com or CS as part of academic qualifications. * 3–5 years of experience in corporate law, contracts, and compliance * Strong hands\-on experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts * Working knowledge of GST, labour laws, and regulatory compliance * Ability to work independently in a startup environment * Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder\-management skills **Preferred:** * Startup / logistics / e\-commerce / platform business experience * Exposure to gig worker regulations and data protection laws * Prior in\-house counsel experience **Why Join Dispatch Network:** * Build the legal foundation of a high\-growth logistics tech company * Work directly with founders and leadership * High ownership, visibility, and impact * Strong growth path toward senior legal * Competitive compensation \+ ESOPs **Reporting Structure:** You will report directly to the CEO and/or CFO. This ensures you are positioned as a strategic advisor with appropriate decision\-making authority. **Compensation \& Benefits:** * Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage * Professional Development: Annual budget for legal training, compliance certifications, and professional development * Leave: Flexible paid leave policy including annual holidays, sick leave, and personal days **How to apply for this opportunity?** * Step 1: Click On Apply! And Register or Login on our portal. * Step 2: Complete the Screening Form \& Upload updated Resume * Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted \& meet the client for the Interview! **About Uplers:** Our goal is to make hiring reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant contractual onsite opportunities and progress in their career. We will support any grievances or challenges you may face during the engagement. (Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well). So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you!