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
