About Arbolus

Arbolus connects Private Equity Investors and Consultants with subject matter experts across industries for research, enabling seamless knowledge exchange via a digital platform.

Since 2018, we've been reinventing the expert network industry with a tech-driven approach, helping clients gain deeper insights while empowering experts to monetize their expertise. More agile and innovative than legacy networks, we stand out with an AI-powered platform, custom-sourced experts, and first-to-market tools like Canopy video Q&A.

Headquartered in London, Arbolus is a venture-backed scale-up with employees across five global offices in Barcelona, New York, and Gurgaon. Recently, we secured a $20 million Series B funding round to fuel our U.S. expansion and advance our mission: to make human knowledge digital and widely accessible.

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Manager to join our India team. This role will focus on contract management and execution, ensuring agreements are drafted, negotiated, signed, and tracked efficiently. This is a new and exciting hands-on, operational role where you will own the end-to-end contract lifecycle and act as a bridge between our India office and the global Legal & Compliance team based globally. Arbolus serves clients globally.

About the role

The Professional Services team is right at the core of Arbolus, and is responsible for providing best-in-class service to our clients around the world.

As an Associate in the Professional Services team, you will research a wide variety of topics and sectors and you will recruit and establish connections with thought leaders around the world.

In this role, you will start gaining exposure and establishing relationships with Arbolus clients, helping them make well-informed business decisions by connecting with Arbolus experts.

Key responsibilities you will be in charge of

Contracts Management,IP & Execution (ESSENTIAL)

Own the global contract lifecycle: intake, drafting, review, negotiation support, approval, signature, storage, and renewals.
Actively contribute to building and protecting the organization's IP portfolio.
Report any potential IP risks or violations and work with the relevant teams to ensure timely mitigation
Coordinate with the Data Privacy and Operational Compliance teams where necessary.
Maintain and update contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows.
Track contractual obligations and deadlines, ensuring internal teams meet requirements.
Proficiency using Hubspot, PandaDoc (or similar software).
Support business teams in partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and client services agreements.
Compliance & Operational Support (HIGHLY DESIRABLE)
- Ensure compliance with Indian law regulations and other local requirements.
- Coordinate with external advisors where specialist input is required.
- Support the global Legal & Compliance team in implementing internal policies and procedures.
HR Support (HIGHLY DESIRABLE)
- Prepare and review employment agreements and HR documents for the India office.
- Be the main responsible for all HR onboarding and offboarding-related tasks.
- Assist the global HR team with employment contracts and policy updates in India.
- Act as the local point of contact for all HR related matters in India.
- Work with external counsel for complex employment law queries.
Collaboration & Communication (ESSENTIAL)
- Act as the local first point of contact for contract and compliance queries.
- Provide clear updates to business stakeholders on contract status and legal processes.
- Escalate high-risk or complex matters to the VP of Legal & Compliance.

Requirements to succeed in this role

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field.
5–6 years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or corporate legal support.
Strong background in contract drafting and contract lifecycle management.
Familiarity with HR/employment law processes in India
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills
Exposure working with global teams would be greatly appreciated.

What we offer

25 Days Annual PTO.
Comprehensive Health Insurance plan
Gym Membership
Breakfast and lunch every day
Regular social activities and events

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Sr. Manager /Manager -Legal & Compliance