General Counsel

SquadStack

SquadStack

Legal
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Posted on Dec 22, 2025

About this role

We are seeking a senior legal leader to oversee and guide the legal function for an established enterprise operating in India and the United States. The Head – Legal will deliver strategic legal advice and ensure compliance with telecommunications, data protection/privacy, and AI governance requirements while partnering closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to align legal risk management with business and technology priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Negotiation
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including MSAs, SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and other business agreements.
  • Partner with business and sales teams to facilitate timely contract closures while ensuring legal risk mitigation.
  • Have an eye for ROI on contracts and support balance between customer and service partner contracts.
Legal Risk & Advisory
  • Provide clear, business-oriented legal advice on operational matters, regulatory obligations, and internal policy compliance.
  • Support internal stakeholders by identifying potential legal risks and suggesting actionable recommendations.
Regulatory Compliance & Monitoring
  • Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes affecting the organization (including in fintech, telecom, data protection, and employment laws).
  • Assist in interpreting new regulations and updating internal policies/processes accordingly.
Policy & Documentation Support
  • Assist in the creation, review, and governance of internal legal and compliance policies.
  • Maintain proper documentation and version control of legal templates, SOPs, and process manuals.
Contract Management
  • Maintain the contract repository and ensure timely renewals, obligations tracking, and recordkeeping.
  • Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure contract execution and closure.
Legal Coordination
  • Liaise with external counsel for specific matters, such as litigation, IP, or specialized compliance topics.
  • Support internal legal audits, investigations, and other compliance initiatives.

Requirements

  • Law degree with 10–15 years of experience in corporate law (preferably with exposure to SaaS, BPO, or data-centric businesses).
  • Solid understanding of Indian contract law, labor law, IT/DPDP compliance.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to align legal advice with business strategy.
  • Experience managing external legal counsels.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.

Logistics

  • Compensation: Competitive!
  • Location: Noida
  • Joining: ASAP!

Why should you consider us seriously?

  • We believe that longer-term, people >> product & profits and prioritize culture over everything else. See Glassdoor reviews.
  • We are a well-balanced team of experienced entrepreneurs and are backed by top investors across India and Silicon Valley (Chiratae Ventures, Blume Ventures, Abstract Ventures, Emergent Ventures; Senior execs at Google, Square, Genpact & Flipkart; Co-founders of Infosys, Snapdeal, Slideshare, Zomato, etc.)
  • Freedom and Responsibility 🦅
  • Entrepreneurial Team 💪
  • Exponential Growth 📈
  • Healthcare (Physical & Mental Wellness) 😌
Please Note
SquadStack.ai is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. SquadStack.ai is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.