Legal Associate

About Artha Group

Artha Group is a premier

venture capital and private equity firm , managing an

AUM of ₹1,000+ crores

across

Artha Venture Fund, Artha Select Fund, and Artha Continuum Fund . With investments in

116+ high-growth companies , including

OYO Rooms, Purplle, Rapido, and Karza Technologies , we are at the forefront of

structuring, negotiating, and executing investments across listed and unlisted markets .

We are seeking a

highly meticulous, corporate finance-focused Legal Associate

to oversee

transaction-level legal work , ensuring that

investment agreements, shareholder rights, and legal structuring

align with Artha’s strategic interests.

The Role : Legal Oversight in Venture Capital Transactions

This is a

corporate finance legal role —not a litigation position. The

Legal Associate

will be responsible for

drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring the enforceability of legal documents

related to

venture capital investments, shareholder rights, and service-level agreements .

Key Responsibilities

Investment Agreements & Structuring

Review, negotiate, and finalize

Shareholders’ Agreements (SHAs), Share Subscription Agreements (SSAs), and other investment-related contracts

before they reach the signing stage.

Ensure that

Artha’s investor rights and protections

are fully secured in all

investment-specific negotiations .

Collaborate with investment teams to

structure transactions in a legally sound manner , ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Work closely with external legal counsel on

complex deal structuring, investment governance, and rights enforcement .

Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

Draft, review, and negotiate

service-level agreements, commercial contracts, and vendor agreements

to ensure that all legal obligations are met.

Ensure that all agreements

reflect Artha’s commercial interests, minimize legal risks, and align with compliance protocols .

Conduct

legal due diligence

on contracts, ensuring that critical

business risks and legal obligations

are addressed.

Legal Governance & Risk Management

Maintain a

legal tracker

for all

ongoing legal matters, regulatory filings, and compliance obligations .

Work with

external litigation teams

to ensure

structured legal follow-ups , though

this role does not involve court appearances .

Proactively identify and mitigate

legal risks associated with investments, contracts, and fund operations .

Provide

internal legal advisory support , ensuring that

investment decisions align with corporate governance best practices .

High-Pressure Legal Decision-Making & Time Optimization

Prioritize and structure legal matters

to ensure that the

Founder and leadership team spend time only on critical legal decisions .

Operate under

tight deal timelines , ensuring that

transactional legal processes are executed with speed and precision .

Act as a

trusted legal partner in investment negotiations , ensuring that

contractual terms are favorable and risk-free

for Artha.

Who You Are

sharp, detail-obsessed corporate finance lawyer

with a

strong understanding of venture capital deal structuring .

meticulous legal mind , with a

keen ability to spot contractual loopholes and enforce investor protections .

Paranoid about details , ensuring that

no contractual risk or compliance oversight occurs .

Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced investment environment , where

legal precision determines deal success .

Qualifications & Skills

LL.B or LL.M

from a recognized law school.

Bar Admission (LLP required)

to practice law in India.

4+ years of experience

in

venture capital, private equity, or corporate finance legal work .

Deep expertise in venture capital transactions , including

SHAs, SSAs, convertible notes, and investment rights .

Proficiency in contract negotiation, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance .

Strong business writing skills

with the ability to draft

precise, enforceable legal documents .

Highly structured, execution-driven, and data-oriented , with a relentless focus on

accuracy and legal risk management .

Compensation & Benefits

Total Annual Package :

₹21,00,000

Fixed Annual Salary :

₹18,00,000

Annual Retention Bonus :

₹3,00,000

Direct exposure to high-stakes investment decisions

in a

top-tier venture capital firm .

Fast-track career pathway in corporate finance law , with exposure to

multi-million-dollar transactions .

dynamic, high-impact work environment , where

legal expertise drives investment success .