About Lokal:

Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet

Lokal is India’s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.

Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform—connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they’ve historically lacked access to:

● Lokal Matrimony – Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility.

● Lokal Jobs – Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby

opportunities.

● Gyan TV – Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more).

● Dostt – Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations.

● Eaze – A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support.

● Astro Lokal – Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat.

And more – 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance,

and AI-powered personal assistants.

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join our team. This role will be pivotal in managing

legal operations across contract lifecycle, IP protection, compliance, legal documentation, app governance etc.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Management

• End-to-end handling of contracts from initiation to execution
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements (vendor, service, partnership, etc.)
• Maintaining repository and tracking key contract metadata (order date, renewal, etc.)
  

2. Intellectual Property (IP) Management

• Monitor and track all IP and trademark filings
• Coordinate with external trademark attorneys to ensure timely responses
• Review legal submissions made to trademark authorities
  

3. Due Diligence

• Coordinate due diligence processes from both investor and vendor sides
• Organize and provide required legal and compliance documentation
  

4. Compliance Management

• Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements
• Oversee company secretarial (CS) and employment law-related compliance
• Review HR policies and ensure legal compliance in all people processes and documentation
  

5. App Policy Governance

• Manage legal documentation for all company apps
• Draft and maintain up-to-date privacy policies, terms of use, and community guidelines
  

6. Legal Documentation & Notices

• Draft legal notices and responses, including replies to external legal queries or official notices (e.g. from police or inspectors)
• Support in recovery-related legal proceedings
  

7. Legal Advisory & Research

• Conduct legal research on regulatory, contractual, or litigation-related topics
• Provide advisory support to internal teams on ongoing or emerging legal issues

• LL.B. or equivalent degree from a reputed institution
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar in-house legal counsel role or law firm
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with IP laws, regulatory compliance, and employment law
• Ability to handle multiple stakeholders and work in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills