Associate Director -Legal

Job Title :  Associate Director - Legal

Location :  Bangalore (On-site; full-time)

About Locus : At Locus, we are redefining logistics decision-making with deep-tech solutions that drive efficiency, consistency, and transparency across industries like retail and FMCG / CPG. Founded in 2015 by Nishith Rastogi and Geet Garg, Locus has evolved from a women’s safety geo-tracking app into a globally recognized logistics optimization platform.

Our technology has empowered enterprises such as Unilever and Nestlé to execute over a billion deliveries across 30+ countries. Guided by our commitment to innovation and sustainable growth, we transform complex supply chains into strategic growth enablers. Join us at Locus and be part of a team shaping the future of global logistics.

Job Overview : Role Description

Our mission is to run Locus with the rigor and discipline of a listed company, without actually being one.

As the In-House Legal Counsel for Locus’ global operations across India, USA, Europe, Southeast Asia, and other regions, you will be fully accountable for the comprehensive legal governance of all Locus activities worldwide.

Your primary responsibilities include leading the review and closure of commercial contracts with anchor customers and actively supporting the Revenue teams in achieving their business goals.

You will also serve as the key legal advisor and interface regularly with cross-functional teams—Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Engineering, Finance, Admin, and HR.

Given our obligation to comply with diverse global data privacy and regulatory frameworks, you will act as the company’s legal sentinel—ensuring strict compliance and positioning Locus as a trusted, anchor organization in regulatory adherence for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Contracting, Drafting and Negotiations : Review, draft and negotiate agreements and documents relating to regulatory matters and transactions involving the organization entities.

Advice and counsel on a wide range of legal issues. Such advice and counsel involve identification of legal issues, analysis of legal risks and creation and implementation of solutions structured to achieve business objectives efficiently with minimum legal and practical risk.

Monitor and research (changes in) laws and Data Privacy norms & regulations in country of operations.

Act as a key contact to local authorities and governmental bodies and keep effective relations with them.

Work with the CPO / Product org to file various patent applications in the US.

Prepare & file documents and cases required to file overdue / other cases, work closely with legal counsel to represent the cases before respective authority.

Support and provide legal assistance as may be required by other functions of the organization including brand protection, information security and general compliance.

Focus areas for this role include laws relating to corporate governance, general corporate, commercial, business, consumer protection, antitrust and fair competition, trade, e-commerce, foreign investment and dispute resolution in India & other geographies.

Providing legal support on the registration, use and exploitation of new and existing trade marks

Partner with People & Culture team on matters related to employee governance

Experience in handling corporate restructuring and governance would be a plus

Education Qualification :  Bachelors or master’s degree in law.

Professional Experience :   3-4 years of Exp in Law Firm + 2-3 years of Exp in IT / SAAS B2B in general business, corporate and commercial laws.

Skills Required :

Experience of working in SaaS / IT in a US domiciled B2B startup for enterprise  is mandatory.

Well versed with Companies Act requirement for India and US corporate laws and governance

Expert knowledge on contract law, negotiation and should have demonstrated 5-6 exp in negotiation legal contracts with enterprise customers.

Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with the business teams and cross functional teams across geographies.

Knowledge of global litigations with regards to breach of contract laws, default in payouts etc

Should have filed and managed patents & trademarks as per rules applicable in US and various countries of operation of Locus

Must possess strong prioritisation skills; must be creative problem solver

Should be able to exercise sound judgment and discretion to opine on legal issues effectively.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

What you should look forward to :

At Locus, every member is an owner and a leader, no matter which team or Function they represent. We believe that you are excited about the potential to make an impact in Last mile deliveries through technology and the prospect of creating a legacy that outlasts you!

Champion budget-backed automation initiatives using AI to eliminate manual effort and reallocate effort toward high-impact, material activities

The biggest joy of working at Locus, for all of us, comes from the opportunity to create value each day and experience autonomy in all we do.

Life at Locus comes with added benefits as well :

A comprehensive Health Insurance policy that covers you and also your loved ones

Continuous learning and development programs, focused on cross-cultural interactions and individual skill building

Flexible work hours - we believe in getting the work done, and most teams choose their cadence of work coordination and hours to do inter-team collaboration as well as deep focus individual work.

No leave restrictions (you manage your own leaves)