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Head Legal | 6 - 10 yrs | Bengaluru | B2C Manufacturing
Legal
#758526
Remote / WFH
Michael Page · Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job Description
Job description
• Candidates with B2C/ Consumer brands experience to apply
• Candidates with commercial contracts and IPR experience to apply
About Our Client
This is a growing organization within the B2C industry, known for its innovative solutions and professional approach. As a medium-sized company, it offers a collaborative and focused work environment in Bengaluru.
As the Head - Legal, you will serve as company's first legal leader, managing the entire legal, regulatory, compliance and IP framework for a high‑growth B2C travel brand.
This is an individual contributor (IC) role with direct visibility to both founders and requires someone who is polished, well‑spoken, agile, and enjoys operating in a fast‑moving startup environment.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Commercial Contracting (Top Priority)
• Lead drafting, reviewing & negotiation of all commercial contracts including:
• Licensing agreements
• Third‑party manufacturing agreements
• Royalty agreements
• Brand collaborations & marketing partnerships
• Vendor, supply chain, distribution, and retail contracts
• Build standardized templates to support rapid scale‑up and protect brand/IP.
2. Licensing & Royalty Structuring
• Manage all legal and compliance aspects of Escape Plan's licensing-led model, including long‑term exclusive brand licenses and category rights.
• Ensure accurate royalty calculations, reporting & compliance with global brand partners from a legal standpoint.
3. Intellectual Property Management (Highly Preferred)
• Manage all trademarks, brand registrations, oppositions, renewals & enforcement.
• Identification and protection of proprietary design elements, product IP and brand assets.
• Exposure to patents will be an advantage.
4. Fundraising & Corporate Transactions
• Support investor due diligence, term sheets, SHA/SSA review & negotiation.
• Ensure governance & compliance post-fundraising.
• Work closely with founders and external counsel on investment rounds.
5. Governance, Compliance & Risk
• Create compliance frameworks and internalSOPs for a consumer brand handling:
• E‑commerce rules
• Consumer protection laws
• Legal Metrology
• FSSAI (if applicable to accessories such as wellness/travel items)
• Advertising standards
• Ensure statutory compliance via close coordination with consultants.
6. Cross‑Functional Advisory
• Work closely with product, sourcing, brand, ops, retail & finance teams.
• Provide commercial and risk‑based legal advice supporting fast decision‑making.
• Handle disputes, litigation, notices & regulatory queries with agility.
The Successful Applicant
Candidate Requirements
Must-Have
• LLB degree.
• Strong experience in commercial contracting (absolute must).
• Ability to work independently as a single‑person legal function.
• Excellent communication, articulation & stakeholder management.
Preferred
• IP experience (trademarks/patents/licensing).
• Exposure to fundraising/ investor documentation.
• Experience in B2C consumer brands, D2C, lifestyle, fashion or travel categories.
• Law firm candidates with strong contracts/IP background encouraged.
• Startup experience
Persona Fit
• Young, dynamic, polished, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Business‑first mindset: "wants to do everything" attitude.
• Founder‑facing confidence & maturity.
What's on Offer
• Reporting to the CEO
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment in Bengaluru.
• Be a key decision-maker in a medium-sized company within the business services industry.
If you are ready to take on a leadership role and make a significant impact as Head of Legal, apply now to join our team!
• Candidates with B2C/ Consumer brands experience to apply
• Candidates with commercial contracts and IPR experience to apply
About Our Client
This is a growing organization within the B2C industry, known for its innovative solutions and professional approach. As a medium-sized company, it offers a collaborative and focused work environment in Bengaluru.
As the Head - Legal, you will serve as company's first legal leader, managing the entire legal, regulatory, compliance and IP framework for a high‑growth B2C travel brand.
This is an individual contributor (IC) role with direct visibility to both founders and requires someone who is polished, well‑spoken, agile, and enjoys operating in a fast‑moving startup environment.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Commercial Contracting (Top Priority)
• Lead drafting, reviewing & negotiation of all commercial contracts including:
• Licensing agreements
• Third‑party manufacturing agreements
• Royalty agreements
• Brand collaborations & marketing partnerships
• Vendor, supply chain, distribution, and retail contracts
• Build standardized templates to support rapid scale‑up and protect brand/IP.
2. Licensing & Royalty Structuring
• Manage all legal and compliance aspects of Escape Plan's licensing-led model, including long‑term exclusive brand licenses and category rights.
• Ensure accurate royalty calculations, reporting & compliance with global brand partners from a legal standpoint.
3. Intellectual Property Management (Highly Preferred)
• Manage all trademarks, brand registrations, oppositions, renewals & enforcement.
• Identification and protection of proprietary design elements, product IP and brand assets.
• Exposure to patents will be an advantage.
4. Fundraising & Corporate Transactions
• Support investor due diligence, term sheets, SHA/SSA review & negotiation.
• Ensure governance & compliance post-fundraising.
• Work closely with founders and external counsel on investment rounds.
5. Governance, Compliance & Risk
• Create compliance frameworks and internalSOPs for a consumer brand handling:
• E‑commerce rules
• Consumer protection laws
• Legal Metrology
• FSSAI (if applicable to accessories such as wellness/travel items)
• Advertising standards
• Ensure statutory compliance via close coordination with consultants.
6. Cross‑Functional Advisory
• Work closely with product, sourcing, brand, ops, retail & finance teams.
• Provide commercial and risk‑based legal advice supporting fast decision‑making.
• Handle disputes, litigation, notices & regulatory queries with agility.
The Successful Applicant
Candidate Requirements
Must-Have
• LLB degree.
• Strong experience in commercial contracting (absolute must).
• Ability to work independently as a single‑person legal function.
• Excellent communication, articulation & stakeholder management.
Preferred
• IP experience (trademarks/patents/licensing).
• Exposure to fundraising/ investor documentation.
• Experience in B2C consumer brands, D2C, lifestyle, fashion or travel categories.
• Law firm candidates with strong contracts/IP background encouraged.
• Startup experience
Persona Fit
• Young, dynamic, polished, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Business‑first mindset: "wants to do everything" attitude.
• Founder‑facing confidence & maturity.
What's on Offer
• Reporting to the CEO
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment in Bengaluru.
• Be a key decision-maker in a medium-sized company within the business services industry.
If you are ready to take on a leadership role and make a significant impact as Head of Legal, apply now to join our team!
