Senior Counsel

About Artha Group

Artha Group is a premier  venture capital and private equity firm , managing an  AUM of ₹1,000+ crores  across  Artha Venture Fund, Artha Select Fund, and Artha Continuum Fund . With investments in  116+ high-growth companies , including  OYO Rooms, Purplle, Rapido, and Karza Technologies , we are at the forefront of  structuring, negotiating, and executing investments across listed and unlisted markets .

We are seeking a  highly meticulous, corporate finance-focused Legal Associate  to oversee  transaction-level legal work , ensuring that  investment agreements, shareholder rights, and legal structuring  align with Artha’s strategic interests.

The Role:

Legal Oversight in Venture Capital Transactions

This is a  corporate finance legal role —not a litigation position. The  Legal Associate  will be responsible for  drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring the enforce ability of legal documents  related to  venture capital investments, shareholder rights, and service-level agreements .

Key Responsibilities

Investment Agreements & Structuring
Review, negotiate, and finalize  Shareholders’ Agreements (SHAs), Share Subscription Agreements (SSAs), and other investment-related contracts  before they reach the signing stage.
Ensure that  Artha’s investor rights and protections  are fully secured in all  investment-specific negotiations .
Collaborate with investment teams to  structure transactions in a legally sound manner , ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Work closely with external legal counsel on  complex deal structuring, investment governance, and rights enforcement .

Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
Draft, review, and negotiate  service-level agreements, commercial contracts, and vendor agreements  to ensure that all legal obligations are met.
Ensure that all agreements  reflect Artha’s commercial interests, minimize legal risks, and align with compliance protocols .
Conduct  legal due diligence  on contracts, ensuring that critical  business risks and legal obligations  are addressed.

Legal Governance & Risk Management
Maintain a  legal tracker  for all  ongoing legal matters, regulatory filings, and compliance obligations .
Work with  external litigation teams  to ensure  structured legal follow-ups , though  this role does not involve court appearances .
Proactively identify and mitigate  legal risks associated with investments, contracts, and fund operations .
Provide  internal legal advisory support , ensuring that  investment decisions align with corporate governance best practices .

High-Pressure Legal Decision-Making & Time Optimization
Prioritize and structure legal matters  to ensure that the  Founder and leadership team spend time only on critical legal decisions .
Operate under  tight deal timelines , ensuring that  transactional legal processes are executed with speed and precision .
Act as a  trusted legal partner in investment negotiations , ensuring that  contractual terms are favorable and risk-free  for Artha.

Who You Are
A  sharp, detail-obsessed corporate finance lawyer  with a  strong understanding of venture capital deal structuring .
A  meticulous legal mind , with a  keen ability to spot contractual loopholes and enforce investor protections .
Paranoid about details , ensuring that  no contractual risk or compliance oversight occurs .
Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced investment environment , where  legal precision determines deal success .

Qualifications & Skills
LL.B or LL.M  from a recognized law school.
Bar Admission (LLP required)  to practice law in India.
4+ years of experience  in  venture capital, private equity, or corporate finance legal work .
Deep expertise in venture capital transactions , including  SHAs, SSAs, convertible notes, and investment rights .
Proficiency in contract negotiation, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance .
Strong business writing skills  with the ability to draft  precise, enforceable legal documents .
Highly structured, execution-driven, and data-oriented , with a relentless focus on  accuracy and legal risk management .

Compensation & Benefits
Total Annual Package:  ₹21,00,000
Fixed Annual Salary:  ₹18,00,000
Annual Retention Bonus :
₹3,00,000
Direct exposure to high-stakes investment decisions  in a  top-tier venture capital firm .
Fast-track career pathway in corporate finance law , with exposure to  multi-million-dollar transactions .
A  dynamic, high-impact work environment , where  legal expertise drives investment success .