This job offer is not available in your country.
![▷ [3 Days Left] Head of Legal](https://cdn-logos.talent.com/v1/logo/image?feedcode=attb-in&company_name=Artha%20Group){kind=logo}
▷ [3 Days Left] Head of Legal
Artha GroupMumbai, Maharashtra, India6 hours ago
Job descriptionDesign and advise on structuring for new funds, SPVs, and cross-border vehicles, ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term scalability. Liaise with advisors, regulatory authorities, and internal teams on fund registration, governance documentation, and legal architecture. Provide active counsel on LP frameworks, capital deployment terms, and jurisdictional considerations. Lead the implementation and upkeep of a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system to ensure visibility, consistency, and timely tracking. Institutionalize workflows for documentation, approval processes, version control, and deadline management. Ensure that legal systems reflect Artha’s broader approach to operational clarity and accountability. Manage ongoing and potential disputes in collaboration with legal retainers—aligning strategy with business priorities. Oversee Artha’s IP portfolio, including filings, registrations, and enforcement actions. Provide legal counsel for board governance, shareholder meetings, resolution tracking, and statutory compliance. Build and lead a legal team that spans contracts, structuring, compliance, and internal advisory. Set expectations, manage capacity, and elevate team performance through clear feedback loops and structured reviews. Drive a culture of clarity, ownership, and continuous learning within the legal function. Maintain strong working relationships with Artha’s external counsel across general corporate, litigation, and fund-specific mandates. Serve as the internal bridge between Artha’s operating teams and its legal advisors—ensuring direction, efficiency, and alignment. Own quality control, budget optimization, and execution timelines across all outsourced legal engagements. 10+ years of progressive legal experience across corporate law, transactions, entity structuring, and fund formation Prior exposure to venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or family office ecosystems preferred Exceptional command of contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory nuance Demonstrated ability to lead high-context negotiations and execute legal workstreams at speed and scale Proven team builder with a sharp operational mindset and high attention to detail Proficient with contract lifecycle tools, digital documentation systems, and cloud-based legal operations Law degree from a reputed institution; CS qualification is a plus ₹42,60,000 fixed annual salary ₹4,50,000 retention bonus (paid annually) ₹4,00,000 ESOP grant (as per vesting policy)
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
Create a job alert for this search
Head Of Legal • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Related jobs
%20Pvt%20Ltd)
- Promoted
Head of Legal
ConfidentialMumbai, India Akshay Group focuses on delivering economical residential solutions, establishing itself as a trustable and reliable brand.
Since 2000, the Group has expanded significantly, achieving success in lux...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
- Promoted
Legal Head| Real Estate | Mumbai | 10+ PQE
ConfidentialMumbai, India Only candidates with at-least ten years of experience in Real Estate Laws apply.Only candidates based out of Mumbai or willing to relocate apply.
Provide legal advice and guidance to senior manageme...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
- Promoted
Head P&SQ Legal – PV
Tata MotorsMumbai, Maharashtra, India This position is responsible for overseeing all legal matters at plant locations and subsidiaries of Tata Motors.The role ensures end-to-end compliance with labour laws, Factories Act, health and s...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
- Promoted
Legal Manager
BDO in IndiaMumbai, India Location : Mumbai - Dadar (Monday to Friday).Experience : 6 to 9 years of PQE.Designation : Manager - Office Infra (Conveyance & Real Estate).
Qualifications : LLB is mandatory; CS, LLM is preferred.BDO...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
- Promoted
Head Commercial Legal – PV
Tata MotorsMumbai, Maharashtra, India To partner with the regional sales, service and marketing teams, providing proactive legal and regulatory support.To ensure compliance at all sales and marketing locations in the region.To ensure c...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
- Promoted
Head of Sales
AviateThane, IN At Humantic AI, our mission is to humanize the internet.Our product is at the cutting-edge of AI, Psychology and large-scale data.
We believe that we have an opportunity (and even a responsibility) ...Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
- Promoted
- New!
▷ Apply in 3 Minutes! Head P&SQ Legal – PV
Tata MotorsMumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Description Purpose of the Role : This position is responsible for overseeing all legal matters at plant locations and subsidiaries of Tata Motors.
The role ensures end-to-end compliance with l...Show moreLast updated: 2 hours ago
- Promoted
Legal Manager
Lodha GroupMumbai, Maharashtra, India Experience in independent handling of documentation in relation to land acquisition and transfer (including JDA, collaboration agreements, sale / transfer / conveyance deeds).Fluent and well versed wit...Show moreLast updated: 19 days ago
- Promoted
Artha Group - Head - Legal
Artha GroupMumbai, India 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, A...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
General Manager- Legal
ConfidentialMumbai, India Management of the legal affairs and legal risks.Helping business lines and functions structure transactions, products, contracts, set up.
Build a good, sound, responsive and efficient legal team, in...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
- Promoted
Head - Legal & Compliance - LLM / LLB
Anlage Infotech (India) Pvt LtdMumbai, India Description : About the Role : We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Legal & Compliance to build and lead our ...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
- Promoted
Legal Counsel
GetingeMumbai, Maharashtra, India Sustainability, Legal & Compliance is comprised of the following functions : Global legal, Ethics & Compliance, Corporate Legal, Digital Law, IP & Legal Operations and sustainability.Sustainability,...Show moreLast updated: 20 days ago
- Promoted
Head - Merger & Acquisitions - Legal
Human ElevationMumbai, India The Head of M & A, Contracts will lead the legal team responsible for managing and overseeing all Mergers & Acquisitions , Divestments contractual matters across the organization.This role ...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
- Promoted
Corporate Legal
Anand Rathi Global Finance LimitedMumbai, Maharashtra, India Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rul...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
- Promoted
Legal - Corporate Matters
Suzlon Groupmumbai, maharashtra, in Suzlon Group is among the world's leading renewable energy solutions provider that is revolutionising and redefining the way sustainable energy sources are harnessed across the world.Presence in 17...Show moreLast updated: 20 days ago
- Promoted
- New!
Head P&SQ Legal - PV (15h Left)
Tata MotorsMumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Description Purpose of the Role : This position is responsible for overseeing all legal matters at plant locations and subsidiaries of Tata Motors.
The role ensures end-to-end compliance with l...Show moreLast updated: 2 hours ago
- Promoted
Intern - Legal (Unpaid)
Nuvama GroupMumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Tasks and Responsibilities : .The Intern shall be required to assist in : .Legal Research including interpretation of laws and judgements of the court.
Examining legal issues related to new business...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
- Promoted
Head of Legal
Artha GroupMumbai, Maharashtra, India 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...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
Manager Legal & Secretarial Compliance
Fast&Up IndiaMumbai, Maharashtra, India Nutrition, Pharma, FMCG, or D2C sectors.Provide legal support across business functions, including drafting and vetting agreements pertaining to manufacturing, supply, advertising, service provider...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
- Promoted
- New!
▷ 15h Left! Head Commercial Legal – PV
Tata MotorsMumbai, Maharashtra, India Job Description Purpose of the Role To partner with the regional sales, service and marketing teams, providing proactive legal and regulatory support.
To ensure compliance at all sales and marketi...Show moreLast updated: 14 hours ago