Legal and Compliance Manager

AGRIM is a fast-growing Agri-tech startup building an on-demand B2B Agri-input marketplace. Agri-inputs is a $50bn industry spread across Seeds, Agro Chemicals, Fertilizers, Agro-Tools and Animal Feed. AGRIM has scaled up rapidly across India, with 10% of the overall customer universe already onboarded on the platform. Having closed our Series B round of funding (to be announced publicly in the coming weeks) with Tier-1 investors, we are very well capitalized. Our Founders are IIT/ IIM graduates and ex-entrepreneurs (with successful exits) and we have also built one of the best start-up teams, with senior executives from Tier-1 education institutes, e-commerce companies such as Amazon, Hopscotch, Policy Bazaar, etc. and experienced industry professionals from the agriculture sector. 1. B2B e-commerce marketplace for Agri-Inputs (Total Market potential $50 billion) 2. Founded by Ex-entrepreneurs IIT & IIM Alumni: Mukul Garg and Avi Jain 3. Backed by 4 Tier-1 Investors 4. Growing 5X Month on Month 5. Onboarded 1000+ Manufacturers | 1,00,000+ Retailers | Active across India 6. 300+ Full-time employees Roles & Responsibilities - 1. Managing Agri-Input Compliance Framework · Ensure compliance with all applicable agricultural, environmental, and trade laws related to agri-inputs. · Monitor and interpret evolving regulations in the agri-inputs sector to keep the organization updated on legal changes. · Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) to align business processes with regulatory requirements. · Handle product registrations, licensing, and other legal filings specific to agri-inputs compliance. 2. Legal Agreement Management · Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and other legal documents. · Establish standardized contract templates and processes to enhance efficiency while minimizing risk. · Ensure all agreements align with company objectives and comply with applicable laws and industry standards. · Provide expert advice on dispute resolution and manage legal escalations when needed. 3. Program Management for Compliance Projects · Develop, implement, and monitor compliance-related initiatives and projects across the company. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement corrective action plans. · Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for internal audits and regulatory inspections. · Provide training to internal teams on compliance best practices and legal risks. Requirements · Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B); Master’s degree (LL.M) preferred. · 2-3 years of experience in legal advisory roles, preferably with exposure to Agri-inputs, FMCG, or related industries. · Knowledge of agricultural laws, environmental regulations, and product compliance frameworks. · Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. · Excellent program management skills with the ability to handle multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously. · Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Key Attributes · Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. · Ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and simplify compliance processes for internal teams. · Proactive and solution-focused approach to managing legal risks.