Legal Counsel

About Eloelo Group

Eloelo Group operates a suite of consumer-focused entertainment and creator-centric platforms including Story TV App, Connecto, Eloelo, and the Master App. Together, these products serve millions of users and creators across live streaming, interactive entertainment, creator tools, and community engagement.

We are a fast-scaling startup where speed, ownership, and innovation define the culture.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Legal Counsel who understands the fast-moving nature of the internet, content, and media platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for Intellectual Property (IP) protection, copyright compliance, contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management across all Group entities. This role will work closely with the CFO and cross-functional teams (Product, Content, Creator Ops, HR, Finance, BD).

Key Responsibilities

1. Intellectual Property & Copyright Management

Manage end-to-end IP strategy, including trademarks, copyrights, licenses, and brand protection for all group products.

Draft and negotiate IP licensing agreements, creator agreements, partnership contracts.

Monitor and mitigate IP infringements, coordinate takedown notices (DMCA, platform-specific).

Maintain IP repository and ensure renewal & filing timelines.

2. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

Ensure compliance with IT Act, DPDP Act, content regulations, ASCI guidelines, and other digital-media related laws.

Define internal policies for user content, creator monetization, live streaming, and data protection.

Liaise with government bodies, external legal advisors, and regulatory authorities when needed.

3. Contracting & Documentation

Draft, review, and negotiate:

Vendor, creator & influencer agreements

Platform/content licensing agreements

Employment and consultant contracts

NDAs, MoUs, SLAs

4. Compliance & Risk Management

Identify and mitigate legal risks related to content, creators, product features, app launches, payments, etc.

Lead internal compliance audits and ensure adherence to internal policies.

Manage legal notices, disputes, and coordinate with external litigation counsel.

5. Cross-functional Advisory

Provide legal input for product launches, marketing campaigns, creator programs, partnerships.

Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO and leadership team on business risks and legal safeguards.

Train internal teams (Content/Creator Operations/HR/Product) on compliance, IP usage, and policy adherence.

Skills & Qualifications

LLB/LLM from a reputed institution.

36 years of experience in a startup, consumer-tech, OTT, media, or internet company.

Strong grounding in IP law, copyright, data protection, and IT/Media regulations.

Excellent contract drafting, negotiation & communication skills.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment.

High ownership mindset with strong problem-solving orientation.

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape the legal foundation of a high-growth consumer-tech group.

Fast-paced learning with exposure to innovative entertainment & creator-tech domains.

Close working relationship with founders and leadership.

Competitive compensation and ESOP potential for high performers.