Job Description
Neysa Mumbai Metropolitan Region
**Job Description**
Job Title:
Legal Counsel
Location: Mumbai
Type: Onsite, 5 days a week
Our Purpose India is seeing rapid growth in technology, AI, and digital-first businesses. As companies scale quickly, strong legal foundations are critical to enable growth while managing risk. At Neysa, we aim to build a trusted and compliant ecosystem where innovation can move fast with the right legal support in place.
**Who We Are** Neysa is built by a leadership team that has scaled successful businesses from the ground up. We believe in moving fast, taking ownership, and solving real-world problems. We are building a culture where every team member plays a key role in shaping the company’s growth and success.
The Opportunity We are looking for a Legal Counsel (3–6 years PQE) to support all key legal areas including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters.
This is a
high ownership role
where you will work closely with business teams and leadership. You will play an important role in enabling business growth while managing legal risks in a fast-paced startup environment.
**What You’ll Achieve In This Role**
- Support business teams with clear and practical legal advice
- Ensure strong and scalable contracting processes
- Help the company stay compliant with evolving regulations
- Build legal frameworks that support growth and innovation
- Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders
Roles and Responsibilities
Technology \& Commercial Contracts
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements such as MSAs, customer contracts, and cloud/service agreements
- Handle vendor and partner contracts
- Work on data protection, security, and AI-related contractual terms
- Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks
Business Advisory
- Provide day-to-day legal support to sales, product, and operations teams
- Support legal aspects of new product or feature launches
Regulatory \& Compliance
- Assist with compliance related to data protection, privacy laws, IT laws, and emerging AI regulations
- Support creation and implementation of internal policies (privacy, information security, etc.)
Corporate \& Strategic Work
- Support corporate governance activities
- Assist in fundraising, investor documentation, and due diligence processes
- Handle basic corporate legal matters as part of BAU
Required Qualifications
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
- 3–6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Experience in a law firm and/or in-house role
**Must-Have Skills**
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Good understanding of commercial and technology-related agreements
- Basic knowledge of data privacy and regulatory frameworks
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Preferred Experience
- Experience in technology, SaaS, cloud, or data-driven companies
- Exposure to both law firm and in-house environments
- Familiarity with startup work culture and fast-paced environments
What Separates the Best from the Rest
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business teams
- Proactive approach to identifying risks and solutions
- Strong business understanding along with legal expertise
- High ownership and accountability
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
Why This Role is a Unique Opportunity at Neysa
- Work closely with leadership on key business decisions
- High visibility and impact across teams
- Opportunity to build legal processes from the ground up
- Fast learning environment in a scaling startup
Team Culture and Inclusion
- Open and collaborative work environment
- Strong focus on ownership and accountability
- A culture where ideas and initiative are valued
- Seniority level Not Applicable
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Finance, Human Resources, and Legal
- Industries Software Development
**What You’ll Achieve In This Role**
- Support business teams with clear and practical legal advice
- Ensure strong and scalable contracting processes
- Help the company stay compliant with evolving regulations
- Build legal frameworks that support growth and innovation
- Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders
Roles and Responsibilities
Technology \& Commercial Contracts
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements such as MSAs, customer contracts, and cloud/service agreements
- Handle vendor and partner contracts
- Work on data protection, security, and AI-related contractual terms
- Create and maintain contract templates and playbooks
Business Advisory
- Provide day-to-day legal support to sales, product, and operations teams
- Support legal aspects of new product or feature launches
Regulatory \& Compliance
- Assist with compliance related to data protection, privacy laws, IT laws, and emerging AI regulations
- Support creation and implementation of internal policies (privacy, information security, etc.)
Corporate \& Strategic Work
- Support corporate governance activities
- Assist in fundraising, investor documentation, and due diligence processes
- Handle basic corporate legal matters as part of BAU
Required Qualifications
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
- 3–6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Experience in a law firm and/or in-house role
**Must-Have Skills**
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Good understanding of commercial and technology-related agreements
- Basic knowledge of data privacy and regulatory frameworks
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Preferred Experience
- Experience in technology, SaaS, cloud, or data-driven companies
- Exposure to both law firm and in-house environments
- Familiarity with startup work culture and fast-paced environments
What Separates the Best from the Rest
- Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business teams
- Proactive approach to identifying risks and solutions
- Strong business understanding along with legal expertise
- High ownership and accountability
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
Why This Role is a Unique Opportunity at Neysa
- Work closely with leadership on key business decisions
- High visibility and impact across teams
- Opportunity to build legal processes from the ground up
- Fast learning environment in a scaling startup
Team Culture and Inclusion
- Open and collaborative work environment
- Strong focus on ownership and accountability
- A culture where ideas and initiative are valued
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