Senior Legal Counsel (7-12 yrs)

JioTesseract, a digital arm of Reliance Industries, is India's leading and largest AR/VR organization with the mission to democratize mixed reality for India and the world. We make products at the cross of hardware, software, content and services with focus on making India the leader in spatial computing. We specialize in creating solutions in AR, VR and AI, with some of our notable products such as JioGlass, JioDive, 360 Streaming, Metaverse, AR/VR headsets for consumers and enterprise space.

About the Job:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Legal Counsel to join our fast-paced and high-growth product organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep legal expertise, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to handling complex legal issues that impact a modern technology business. This role will play a critical part in supporting business functions across commercial, regulatory, and corporate domains.

What You'll Be Doing?

- Lead and manage legal matters related to business operations, product compliance, contracts, and regulatory issues.

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including SaaS agreements, licensing, partnerships, vendor contracts, NDAs, etc.

- Advise product and engineering teams on regulatory and legal risks related to product features, customer data, and intellectual property.

- Drive compliance with applicable laws and regulations including data privacy (DPDPA), IT laws, employment regulations, and other applicable global regulations.

- Support M&A due diligence, corporate structuring, and investor relations as required.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, HR, Finance, and Tech to mitigate legal risks and enable business growth.

- Manage and liaise with external counsel for litigation and specialized legal advisory work.

- Develop internal policies, processes, and training to improve legal risk awareness across the company.

- Stay updated on legal trends affecting the tech and product ecosystem globally.

What We Need To See?

- Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.); Master's degree in Law (LL.M.) is a plus.

- Minimum 8 years of legal experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.

- Strong experience in a product-based technology/SaaS company is a must/Law firm experience.

- Solid knowledge of commercial contracts, IP law, data privacy, corporate governance, and compliance frameworks.

- Demonstrated ability to independently lead negotiations and provide strategic legal counsel.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile work environment.

Perks:

- Collaborate with an innovative team in a fast-paced, creative environment.

- Opportunities for continuous learning, including AI and generative design tools.

- Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities within Jio's expanding tech ecosystem.