Legal Director

At Pronto, were looking for a Senior Legal Counsel/Director Legal who can partner closely with the business and ensure we scale fast, safely, and compliantly, especially across a large blue-collar/frontline workforce.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Commercial & Business Legal

• Review and assess legal risks involved in business transactions and commercial arrangements.
• Structure, negotiate, draft, and execute all types of agreements including vendor, staffing, service, employment, and partnership contracts.
• Support business expansion through legal due diligence and risk mitigation aligned with operational realities.

Labour Laws & Workforce Compliance (Critical)

• Provide legal guidance on laws and regulations applicable to blue-collar, contractual, and gig workforce models.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws including CLRA, Shops & Establishments, PF, ESIC, Minimum Wages, POSH, and other applicable statutes.
• Draft, review, and implement workforce-related policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Review existing legal cases, disputes, and notices and drive resolution strategies.
• Draft and review legal notices, claims, petitions, replies, and representations.
• Manage litigation through coordination with external counsel and track outcomes and risks.

Regulatory & Government Liaison

• Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and statutory bodies as required.
• Handle inspections, notices, and regulatory communications with a solution-oriented approach.
• Stay updated on changes in legislation and proactively advise stakeholders on impact and actions.

IP & Corporate Matters

• Coordinate filing and management of trademarks and copyrights through third-party consultants.
• Support corporate governance requirements, documentation, and internal legal hygiene.

Risk Advisory & Stakeholder Management

• Apply effective risk management techniques and provide proactive legal advice to leadership.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties including regulators, consultants, and public authorities.
• Handle complex matters involving multiple stakeholders while maintaining clarity and control.

What Were Looking For

• Strong experience of 9-12 years in labour laws and compliance, especially for blue-collar/frontline workforce environments
• Proven capability in contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute management
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving business
• Practical, business-first mindset with strong legal judgment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

If you're interested, you can write to careers@withpronto.com as well.