Legal Affairs Manager

Position Title : Sr. Legal Counsel / Deputy Lead – Legal Department

Location : Mohali, India

Position Type : Regular, Full-Time

Who we are :

At Roundglass, our primary goal is to make a positive impact on people's lives worldwide. We are constantly seeking individuals who share our passion for meaningful work and are driven by a sense of purpose.If you care about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values impactful work, we invite you to join us.

We have established Roundglass Giving, which encompasses various social impact initiatives like the Roundglass Foundation, Roundglass Sports,and Roundglass Sustain. These initiatives are dedicated to promoting wellbeing for communities and the planet.

At Roundglass Living,our mission is centered aroundhelping individuals lead healthier and more fulfilling lives through the practice of holistic wellbeing. We achieve this by providing access to the bestteachers, innovative tools for cultivating healthy habits, and scientifically backed resources. Through these offerings, we empower people to make lasting changes that enhance their overall health and wellbeing.

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our legal team as a Legal Counsel at our Mohali office having at least 8-10+ years of work experience. This role is essential for managing our complex legal needs across multiple sectors including SaaS, Wellbeing, Foundation, Sports, and Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a robust legal background, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders

What You’ll Do :

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and review of a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, technology agreements, professional services, strategic partnerships, leases, construction / design / architect contracts, and other legal documents in line with organizational policies.
• Spearhead sports law matters including drafting and negotiating :
• Sports player contracts, transfer & loan agreements, intermediary agreements, and talent management / representation agreements.
• Sponsorship and endorsement agreements, academy collaboration agreements, and official communications with AIFF, ISL, HIL, and other governing bodies.
• Lease / licensing arrangements for stadiums, training grounds, and sports facilities.
• Represent and manage disputes before AIFF Disciplinary and Appeals Committees and oversee arbitration and litigation relating to sports entities.
• Oversee Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio management with a strong focus on trademarks, including filings, enforcement, cease-and-desist actions, and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data protection, SaaS, API, distribution, alliance, and payment facilitation agreements, ensuring compliance with privacy, data security, and regulatory requirements.
• Assess and negotiate customer / vendor contract terms with a focus on privacy and security, including performing vendor privacy risk assessments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leadership across sports, wellbeing, SaaS, and infrastructure verticals, providing pragmatic solutions to complex legal and compliance issues.
• Partner with external counsels on ongoing litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings, including high-stakes disputes.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard templates, boilerplate agreements, and internal compliance frameworks to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of compliance policies and procedures in connection with the company’s business operations and regulatory requirements and monitor Roundglass’ practices to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, policies, standards, guidelines, and processes.

Skills & Qualifications :

in-house experience is must.

Why Roundglass :

Roundglass was built on the vision that wellbeing should be at the very center of our life journey. We are reimagining how the world experiences wellbeing and how companies (like our own) support the wellbeing of their people.

We’re a group of talented, socially conscious, gritty, innovators using technology and human energy to create a vibrant wellness ecosystem. Together, we’ve built an amazing community, and we are always looking for people who share our passion.

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Roundglass does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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