Job Title: Manager – Legal
Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-time
About Agrizy
Agri-food tech startup Agrizy, founded in 2021 by Saket Chirania and Vicky Dodani, is dedicated to transforming the agrifood processing sector. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Agrizy addresses the common challenges encountered by FPOs and MSME agrifood processors. Through Agrizy, the underutilized capacities of MSME agrifood processors are linked with the customized processing needs of major buyers in both domestic and global markets. Additionally, Agrizy assists these processors in sourcing raw materials from farm-gate aggregators and FPOs, standardizing their operations and processing facilities through technology, obtaining quality certifications, and enabling access to working capital from formal lenders at competitive rates.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive
Manager - Legal to lead and manage legal and compliance activities across the organization. The role involves providing strategic legal guidance, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, supporting corporate governance initiatives, and handling dispute resolution matters. The ideal candidate should have strong contract management expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and strong leadership and coordination abilities to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all legal and compliance activities for the organization.
- Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on various corporate legal matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
- Draft and vet complex agreements executed with dealers, sellers, partners, and external stakeholders.
- Assist in developing and implementing corporate governance policies and procedures.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on regulatory and compliance-related matters.
- Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence and transaction documentation.
- Draft and issue legal notices and coordinate legal responses on behalf of the company.
- Represent the company in dispute resolution matters including arbitration and litigation.
- Coordinate with external legal counsels and regulatory authorities whenever required.
- Ensure legal compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Support internal stakeholders on legal documentation, negotiations, and risk assessments.
- Demonstrate strong team leading and coordination skills while working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with practical legal decision-making skills.
- LLB / LLM from a recognized institution.
- 4–8 years of relevant experience in corporate legal, commercial contracts, compliance, or litigation management.
- Experience working with startups, fintech, agritech, or corporate legal environments is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with practical legal decision-making skills.
- Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and handling dispute resolution matters.
- Knowledge of mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, and corporate legal frameworks is preferred.
- Ability to handle complex legal scenarios with a solution-oriented approach.
- Strong business understanding and commercial acumen.
- High ownership mindset with the ability to thrive in a startup environment.
- Strong integrity and professionalism in handling confidential business information.
- Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
Why Join Agrizy
- Innovative Environment: Be a part of a forward-thinking company in the exciting AgTech space.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of agrifood processing.
- Growth Opportunities: At Agrizy, we prioritize employee development and growth. We encourage
individual success along with the organization.
- Inclusive Culture: We are an inclusive and diverse team, where every individual's voice is heard and
valued.
Our Core Values
At Agrizy, our core values define who we are and how we work:
- Ownership: We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes, empowering every team member to
drive results and lead their success.
- Passion: We are deeply passionate about innovation and sustainability, continuously striving to solve the toughest challenges in agrifood processing.
- Impact: Our work creates meaningful change, making a real difference in the world around us.
- Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together, fostering an open, supportive environment where diverse perspectives lead to success.
Skills: draft,acquisitions,commercial contracts,management
