Job Title - AD - Contracts

Location - Bangalore

Qualification - LLB

PQE - 8 to10 Yrs

Our Story

Founded in 2021 by Stanford University dropouts, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is India’s fastest growing e-grocery company valued at $1.4 Billion following its recent Series-E fundraise of $200 Million from marquee global investors including StepStone Group, Goodwater Capital, Y Combinator Continuity, Kaiser Permanente, Nexus Venture Partners, Glade Brook Capital, and Lachy Groom. Headquartered in Mumbai, Zepto is present across 10 major cities in the country, 1000+ employees strong, and delivers 5000+ products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, daily cooking essentials, dairy, health-and-hygiene products, etc., to Indian homes within 10 minutes. Through strong tech capabilities, an efficient business model, and a network of highly optimized delivery centers across its 10 locations, the company is revolutionizing the Indian grocery segment currently pegged at $600 Billion, making it easier and more convenient. Beyond groceries, Zepto has also introduced a cafe offering that allows customers to order Coffee, Chai, and other Café items, along with their groceries.

Job Purpose

To provide legal advice and ensure effective management of contracts. The role will also ensure that the contracts entered by the organization are dealt with in the best way possible while dealing with external parties, in compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements.

Area of Responsibility

Description of Responsibility

1.Contracts

• Carefully review and analyze various contracts applicable for various lines of business of the Company, including but not limited to procurement agreements, service agreements, NDAs, licensing agreements, terms of service.
• Prepare, draft, and revise contracts to protect the interests of the company, ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. Collaborate with stakeholders to negotiate and finalize contract terms with external parties.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to e-commerce and B2B operations. Provide advice and guidance to internal teams to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.Identify potential legal risks in contracts and business operations. Develop strategies and recommendations to minimize and manage those risks effectively
• Compliance officer for all the statutory and legal compliances. Shall represent the company before various authorities for beneficial outcome.Establish and maintain a centralized contract repository, tracking important milestones, renewal dates, and obligations. Implement efficient contract management processes to streamline contract lifecycle management.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, marketing, and technology, HR, last mile, category, etc and providing legal advice and guidance to support business objectives
• Conduct thorough legal research on various topics as necessary.
• Bring Contract automation and strive to automate a considerable number of contracts.
• Streamline contracts life cycle processes within the Organisation

2. People & Relationship Management

Recommend training as required for various functions.Establish great working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

3.Desired Skills

Bring a strategic mindset to the legal function. Be a business enabler, while managing risks.

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, review contracts from a compliance and legal viewpoint.Building and implementing policies and controls on contracts management.

Extract obligations as per published business rules/guidelines.Experience in legal automation.

To assist/work with a team in ad hoc activities in order to meet the deadlines.Team player, ability to work with cross functional leaders. willing to take additional assignments

4.Competency

• Reliability, dependability - Works hard and does what it takes to get results and meets deadlines. Takes accountability and works well in a cross functional team.
• Writing, speaking and listening effectively- Writes, speaks and presents information effectively, clearly and with brevity. Communicates to improve understanding, decision-making and performance. Understands the value of listening to others. Think before speaking. Probes to understand and confirms understanding of what is heard. Encourages others to speak.
• Composure- Handles unexpected events calmly. Successfully copes with unintended consequences. Helps co-workers thrive in stressful situations. Identifies and manages stress due to lack of control. Acts with the highest level of professionalism and maturity during crisis situations. Look immediately for resolution rather than placing blame.
• Dealing with ambiguity- Able to function well in loosely structured situations. Works effectively in situations involving uncertainty or lack of information. Effectively handles multiple projects or tasks at the same time. Is open to and responds flexibly to change.
• Open communication- Willing to ask and honestly answer the tough questions. Treat others' opinions with respect. Fosters open communication and candid discussions. Share information that helps others do their job well. Keeps others in the loop.
• Company-wide perspective- Able to assess broader and deeper impact of decisions. Focuses on what is right for the company, not just what is best for the group, project or self. Does not act in ways that sub-optimize for the overall business. When possible, encourages cross-functional and cross business brainstorming and project teaming.
• Familiarity with e-commerce laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Why Join Us?

● Zepto is on a blitzscaling path unlike any other startup today. Be the flagbearer for the financial process in this journey.

● The opportunity to join India’s next Unicorn is rare. So, we’re giving our team strong equity to create lasting wealth as our company grows.