Compliance & Governance Lead

Who We Are :

T-Hub is India’s leading innovation ecosystem, enabling and empowering an innovation-led economy. As a catalyst for innovation, T-Hub has supported over 3,000 startups and facilitated 600+ corporate innovation engagements across diverse sectors including deep tech, sustainability, mobility, health, and more.

Our mission is to accelerate innovation for startups, corporates, governments, and academia through high-impact programs, partnerships, and ecosystem collaborations. With a strong focus on entrepreneurship, T-Hub has emerged as a preferred innovation partner for leading public and private sector organizations.

What Will You Do?

The Manager (Legal) will be responsible for end-to-end legal oversight across T-Hub. This includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all legal documents (client agreements, vendor contracts, MoUs, NDAs, program contracts), providing legal guidance to supporting business teams in closing deals without exposing the organization to legal or financial risks. The role also involves standardizing templates, driving legal process automation, mitigating risks, and representing T-Hub in negotiations with clients, vendors, partners, and government stakeholders.

Possessing a strong service mindset, with the willingness to set aside designated office hours to support startup companies in the relevant area of function.

Educational Background

LL.B / LL.M from a reputed institution.

Years of Relevant Experience / Work Experience – Role Types

7–8 years of post-qualification legal experience.

Experience in drafting / reviewing contracts, MoUs, and governance documents.

Exposure to Section 8 companies, startup ecosystem, incubators, and CSR-driven organizations is strongly preferred.

Preferred Professional Background / Relevant Sector Experience

Contract management, compliance, and legal process automation.

Section 8 not-for-profit companies.

Startup and innovation ecosystem.

Incubators, accelerators, CSR / grant-funded organizations.

Certifications in contract management or legal technology

Competencies to be Validated in Interview

Interpretation of Statutes & Laws

Business Friendly Contract Drafting

Collaboration & Team Dynamics

Process Standardization & Structuring

Ownership & Accountability

Adaptability & Learning Agility

Self-Initiation

Detail Orientation & Policy Compliance

Presentation & Analytical Communication

Reference Profiles

Professionals with 7–8 years of post-qualification experience in contract drafting review, negotiation, and compliance management are ideal. Preference for those who have handled end-to-end legal documentation (client, vendor, program, and governance contracts) and demonstrated ability to balance compliance rigor with operational urgency. Exposure to legal process automation tools (e.G., Zoho Contracts, CLM platforms) will be an added advantage. Candidates must show strong stakeholder management, negotiation skills, and an intent to support startups while safeguarding the organization’s long-term interests. Candidates who have worked in the legal function of Section 8 not-for-profit companies, startup incubators / accelerators / accelerators, CSR-funded organizations, or innovation-driven enterprises.