Hiring for our leading portfolio company - Rusk Media (a Gen-Z-focused full-stack entertainment company curating content for audience through culturally relevant content on OTT platforms)
Role : General Counsel
Location : Mumbai
Roles & Responsibilities :
Legal & Corporate Governance :
- Act as the Chief Compliance Officer for Rusk Media under India's IT Act 2000, Intermediary Guidelines 2021, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Advise founders and the board on corporate governance, fundraising, and global structuring (India, UAE, US, APAC etc.).
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with OTTs, broadcasters, brands, event partners, and talent.
- Oversee subsidiary and cross-border structures to optimize for tax efficiency, subsidies, and compliance.
Compliance & Regulatory :
Build and run Rusk's compliance framework across anti-bribery, code of conduct, conflict-of-interest, and integrity programs.Serve as the point of contact with government agencies, regulators, and law enforcement.Manage user grievances, content moderation issues, and data / privacy compliance.Conduct periodic risk assessments and report findings to leadership.Stay ahead of emerging regulations in media, tech, data protection, and entertainment law.Dispute & Risk Management :
Manage disputes, litigation, and arbitration through external counsel.Anticipate and mitigate risks across Rusk's operations (content, live events, global subsidiaries).Operational Execution :
Handle day-to-day contract execution (production agreements, IP licenses, talent contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements).Partner with internal teams (Content, Finance, HR, Policy, Comms, Trust & Safety) to embed compliance into workflows.Provide legal training and guidance to business teams to ensure ongoing Law degree (LLB / LLM / JD) from a recognized institution.6 - 8 years of post-qualification experience with a mix of corporate, media / tech, and compliance law.Deep knowledge of Indian corporate law, IT Act, Intermediary Guidelines, FDI, IP, and content regulation.Experience handling contracts, compliance filings, and board-level advisory.Indian national.(ref : iimjobs.com)