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Artha Group - Head - Legal

Artha Group - Head - Legal

Artha GroupMumbai, India
30+ days ago
Job description

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.

  • Design 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.

    • Legal Infrastructure & Digital Systems.

  • 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.

    • Litigation, IP, and Governance.

  • 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.

    • Team Leadership & Department Building.

  • 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.

    • Retainer and Counsel Partnership.

  • 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.

    • Who You Are :

  • 5+ 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.

    • Compensation : - 51,10,000 per annum.

  • 42,60,000 fixed annual salary.
  • 4,50,000 retention bonus (paid annually).
  • 4,00,000 ESOP grant (as per vesting policy).

    • (ref : iimjobs.com)

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