Legal Counsel

MostEdge is redefining how convenience stores operatewith AI-powered retail intelligence, real-time human insight, and full-service automation. From POS and pricing to surveillance and bookkeeping, we deliver secure, scalable solutions that protect every penny and power every possibility. Trusted across 24+ U.S. states and rapidly expanding globally, MostEdge is driven by our mission to deliver trusted, profitable, and sustainable experiences.

Role Summary

As a Legal Expert / Paralegal, you will be the legal backbone of MostEdge India, responsible for proactively managing all employee-related, regulatory, contractual, audit, and compliance matters. You will work closely with internal teams, advisors, and external legal counsel to ensure that all company operations are legally sound, fully compliant, and audit-ready across state and national jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal, Employment & Labor Compliance

• Draft, review, and maintain employment contracts, NDAs, consultancy agreements, and internal policy documents.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws (e.g., Shops and Establishments Act, EPF, ESI, Gratuity, etc.).
• Support HR with grievance handling, termination documentation, and dispute resolution.

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Track and ensure timely filings under applicable lawsROC, MCA, labor authorities, and tax authorities.
• Manage licensing and regulatory filings including FDI compliance, GST, and other state-wise permits.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory inspections and inquiries.

Audit & Risk Management

• Coordinate with finance, HR, and operations teams during internal and external audits.
• Prepare legal responses to notices or queries from authorities, customers, or vendors.
• Maintain proper records of litigation, arbitration, or other legal matters, if any.

Contracts & Vendor Management

• Draft, review, and maintain contracts with vendors, contractors, and partners.
• Ensure all legal clauses meet company interests in vendor MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and service agreements.

General Corporate & Governance

• Support company secretarial functions and liaise with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Keep track of corporate resolutions, board minutes, and maintain legal documentation.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• 48 years of experience in corporate legal, compliance, or paralegal roles (preferably in a tech or SaaS environment).
• Knowledge of Indian corporate, labor, data protection, and commercial laws.
• Strong drafting, research, and document management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in U.S.-India cross-border entity compliance or SaaS contracts.
• Exposure to working with multi-state teams and startup ecosystems.

Key Outcomes & KPIs

Goal

KPI / Measure

Ensure Legal & Labor Compliance

100% audit pass rate; 0 fines or penalties

Contract Turnaround Time

<72 hours for standard reviews

Employee Legal Support

Resolution within 48 hours of query

Regulatory Filing Timeliness

100% on-time filings

Legal Risk Management

Zero escalated unresolved legal risks

Values Fit

This role is for someone who:

• Owns the outcome Handles legal matters proactively and decisively.
• Builds trust Ensures compliance is clear, consistent, and dependable.
• Keeps it simple Translates complex legal language into actionable business terms.
• Wins together Collaborates with HR, Ops, Finance, and external partners.
• Leads with purpose Safeguards the companys growth with legal foresight.