Senior Associate - Legal
- Agrostar
- 2 - 5 years
- Pune
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
Do you want to be part of a fast-growing tech startup? building innovative and sustainable technology in the Agriculture sector and working on the projects that define the larger outcome for generation
About AgroStar: AgroStar is Indias foremost AgTech start-up with a mission of #HelpingFarmersWin. Shardul and Sitanshu started AgroStar with a vision to solve two of the biggest problems in Indian agriculture - Lack of guidance for scientific/sustainable farming & limited access to great quality farm inputs.
Today, AgroStar provides full-stack solutions to millions of farmers across 11 Indian states via an omnichannel approach. Along the journey, we have built Indias largest agronomy advisory center, a highly engaged digital farmer network with over 9.5 million users, and a retail network of 8500+ stores. These technology-enabled channels work together to help farmers produce better and achieve higher price realizations by providing appropriate advice, timely input delivery, and output market linkages.
In March 2022, we acquired INI Farms, and with this, we are now exporting our farmers produce to over 20+ countries across the globe.
With massive synergies across the value chain to unlock, we are excited about our next exponential growth phase while being more mission-focused than ever! #HelpingFarmersWin!
Backed by prominent investors and partners we are rapidly growing our full-stack platform and access to credit.
The Role:
As an integral part of the Legal Team, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the entire process of Compliance Function, with a focus on license procurement, including research, application preparation, submission, and follow-up.
- Assisting in contract preparation, review, and negotiation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Providing secretarial assistance, repository collation, and forms filing with the MCA and FIRMS portal, maintaining legal documents.
- Managing the Trademark Application process from initial inspection to obtaining the registration.
- Liaison and coordination with the External Counsels and their teams.
- Assisting the Organization in routine litigation matters.
- Staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure legal and compliance requirements are met in various business activities in a very rapidly evolving environment..
- Conducting legal research, preparing legal opinions, and providing guidance on legal matters as required.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of legal and compliance policies and procedures.
What we are looking for:
- LL.B. degree from a reputed Law College.
- CS membership will be a strong added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant legal role.
- Demonstrated track record of working in a fast-paced environment, preferably with good law firms or start-ups.
- Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
- Familiarity with relevant software and tools.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The Role involves travel to the extent of 10%.
Most importantly, we are looking for passionate intrapreneurs who want to work at the grass root level, drive impact in Indias biggest sector & Help Farmers Win!
Job Classification
Industry: Internet (E-Commerce)Functional Area / Department: Legal & RegulatoryRole Category: Legal OperationsRole: Legal AdministrationEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: AgrostarLocation(s): Pune
Keyskills: Contract Drafting Non Litigation Litigation Management Drafting Agreements Legal Documentation Vetting Contracts Legal Notices Legal Management Agreements Legal Drafting Contract Review
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