Legal Counsel

Lokal App· Finance & Legal
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📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFull time

About this role

About Lokal

In 2018, we began with a WhatsApp group with a simple hypothesis: people in tier-2/3 towns weren't really using the internet meaningfully yet. We believed that if we started with local content in their own language, they'd come back every day; once there was habit and trust, that same space could naturally grow into classifieds and, eventually, something they used for almost everything online.

This spark became Lokal. Our first instinct was to put everything in one place — one app, local updates, classifieds, jobs, matrimony and more. It worked, till it stopped working. Users gave us the insight: when one use case outweighs the others, everything else seems like noise. We listened. Like how Craigslist quietly seeded a generation of focused companies and marketplaces, we began unbundling and verticalizing. Today, Lokal is a house of focused apps, many products, one mission: to connect Tier-2/3+ India to the knowledge, opportunities, tools, and experts they've always deserved.

About the Role

 We're hiring a Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team, handling commercial contracts, IP, regulatory compliance, and corporate/secretarial matters for a fast-growing consumer tech platform.

Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Management

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including MSAs, data processing agreements, licensing and revenue-share agreements, NDAs, vendor and advertising agreements, and IP-centric contracts
  • Build and maintain contract templates and manage contract workflows (e.g., SpotDraft or similar CLM tools)

Corporate & Secretarial (CS) Compliance

  • Manage company secretarial compliance including ROC filings, board and shareholder resolutions, statutory registers, and annual compliance under the Companies Act, 2013
  • Support incorporation, corporate restructuring, ESOP administration, and shareholder agreements
  • Liaise with company secretary and external counsel on governance and secretarial matters

Regulatory & Policy Compliance

  • Advise on compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, IT Rules, and other applicable tech/platform regulations
  • Draft responses to regulatory and grievance notices, and prepare periodic compliance/transparency reports
  • Draft and update platform policies and user-facing legal documentation

Intellectual Property

  • Manage trademark and copyright filings, oppositions, and infringement/takedown notices
  • Support IP compliance review for marketing and product content
  • LLB/LLM with 3–6 years of post-qualification experience, including in-house counsel experience at a tech platform company
  • Strong working knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013 and corporate/secretarial compliance
  • Hands-on experience with commercial contract drafting and negotiation
  • Familiarity with data protection and IT regulatory frameworks (DPDP Act, IT Rules)
  • Strong drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Legal Counsel position at Lokal App?
The salary for this Legal Counsel role at Lokal App is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Legal Counsel position at Lokal App located?
This Legal Counsel role at Lokal App is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Legal Counsel role at Lokal App full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Legal Counsel role in the Finance & Legal department at Lokal App.
Which team or department does the Legal Counsel at Lokal App belong to?
This Legal Counsel position is part of the Finance & Legal department at Lokal App. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Legal Counsel position at Lokal App?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Lokal App's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Legal Counsel job at Lokal App posted?
This Legal Counsel position at Lokal App was posted on Aug 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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