Job description:

About MostEdge

MostEdge is redefining how convenience stores operate—with AI-powered retail intelligence, real-time human insight, and full-service automation. From POS and pricing to surveillance and bookkeeping, we deliver secure, scalable solutions that protect every penny and power every possibility. Trusted across 24+ U.S. states and rapidly expanding globally, MostEdge is driven by our mission to deliver trusted, profitable, and sustainable experiences.

Role Summary

As a Legal Expert / Paralegal, you will be the legal backbone of MostEdge India, responsible for proactively managing all employee-related, regulatory, contractual, audit, and compliance matters. You will work closely with internal teams, advisors, and external legal counsel to ensure that all company operations are legally sound, fully compliant, and audit-ready across state and national jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

Legal, Employment & Labor Compliance

Draft, review, and maintain employment contracts, NDAs, consultancy agreements, and internal policy documents.
Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws (e.g., Shops and Establishments Act, EPF, ESI, Gratuity, etc.).
Support HR with grievance handling, termination documentation, and dispute resolution.

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

Track and ensure timely filings under applicable laws—ROC, MCA, labor authorities, and tax authorities.
Manage licensing and regulatory filings including FDI compliance, GST, and other state-wise permits.
Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory inspections and inquiries.

Audit & Risk Management

Coordinate with finance, HR, and operations teams during internal and external audits.
Prepare legal responses to notices or queries from authorities, customers, or vendors.
Maintain proper records of litigation, arbitration, or other legal matters, if any.

Contracts & Vendor Management

Draft, review, and maintain contracts with vendors, contractors, and partners.
Ensure all legal clauses meet company interests in vendor MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and service agreements.

General Corporate & Governance

Support company secretarial functions and liaise with external legal counsel when necessary.
Keep track of corporate resolutions, board minutes, and maintain legal documentation.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
4–8 years of experience in corporate legal, compliance, or paralegal roles (preferably in a tech or SaaS environment).
Knowledge of Indian corporate, labor, data protection, and commercial laws.
Strong drafting, research, and document management skills.

Nice to Have

Experience in U.S.-India cross-border entity compliance or SaaS contracts.
Exposure to working with multi-state teams and startup ecosystems.

Key Outcomes & KPIs

Goal

KPI / Measure

Ensure Legal & Labor Compliance

100% audit pass rate; 0 fines or penalties

Contract Turnaround Time

<72 hours for standard reviews

Employee Legal Support

Resolution within 48 hours of query

Regulatory Filing Timeliness

100% on-time filings

Legal Risk Management

Zero escalated unresolved legal risks

Values Fit

This role is for someone who:

Owns the outcome – Handles legal matters proactively and decisively.
Builds trust – Ensures compliance is clear, consistent, and dependable.
Keeps it simple – Translates complex legal language into actionable business terms.
Wins together – Collaborates with HR, Ops, Finance, and external partners.
Leads with purpose – Safeguards the company's growth with legal foresight.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Legal counsel/ Executive