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About Artha Group

Artha Group is a performance-led investment house managing over ₹1,250 crores (USD 150M+) across five fund platforms - including Artha Venture Fund, Artha Select Fund, and Artha Continuum Fund. With a portfolio of 130+ startups (OYO Rooms, Rapido, Karza, Purplle), over 30 successful exits, and a vertically integrated model that spans venture capital, renewables, and global fund-of-fund structures, we operate with precision, discipline, and long-term conviction.

Our legal practice is no exception. It demands excellence—not just in protection and compliance, but in enabling outcomes. We are now hiring a Head of Legal to lead this function into its next phase of depth, agility, and strategic partnership.

Function : Legal Strategy, Transactions, Structuring & Governance

Level : Department Head

Role Overview

As Head of Legal, you will serve as the custodian of all legal strategy, execution, and governance across Artha’s entities and investment platforms. You will be the final checkpoint on every transaction-bound document, ensuring clarity, compliance, and timely closure.

This is a senior leadership position that blends legal expertise with operational finesse. Your mandate spans end-to-end investment documentation, fund structuring, entity formation, and litigation oversight—along with the implementation of scalable systems and the leadership of a high-performing legal team.

You will collaborate closely with external counsel, regulatory advisors, and internal stakeholders across investment, finance, and operations—ensuring that legal precision translates directly into business enablement.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Transaction Ownership

• Lead all legal documentation and execution for investment transactions, fund raises, and internal structuring—including SHAs, SSAs, SPAs, PPMs, AoAs, NDAs, and employment agreements.
• Serve as the final reviewer and sign-off authority for all deal-bound legal documents prior to circulation.
• Ensure that each transaction progresses with rigor, velocity, and risk clarity—balancing legal integrity with commercial intent.

Fund Structuring & Entity Formation

Legal Infrastructure & Digital Systems

Litigation, IP, and Governance

Team Leadership & Department Building

Retainer and Counsel Partnership

Who You Are

Compensation : ₹51,10,000 per annum