Legal Director

Location: Bengaluru

At Pronto, we're looking for a Senior Legal Counsel/Director Legal who can partner closely with the business and ensure we scale fast, safely, and compliantly, especially across a large blue-collar/frontline workforce.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Commercial & Business Legal
Review and assess  legal risks  involved in business transactions and commercial arrangements.
Structure, negotiate, draft, and execute  all types of agreements  including vendor, staffing, service, employment, and partnership contracts.
Support business expansion through  legal due diligence  and risk mitigation aligned with operational realities.
Labour Laws & Workforce Compliance (Critical)
Provide legal guidance on laws and regulations applicable to  blue-collar, contractual, and gig workforce models .
Ensure compliance with labour laws including  CLRA, Shops & Establishments, PF, ESIC, Minimum Wages, POSH , and other applicable statutes.
Draft, review, and implement workforce-related  policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks .
Litigation & Dispute Management
Review existing legal cases, disputes, and notices and drive resolution strategies.
Draft and review  legal notices, claims, petitions, replies, and representations .
Manage litigation through coordination with  external counsel  and track outcomes and risks.
Regulatory & Government Liaison
Liaise with  government authorities, regulators, and statutory bodies  as required.
Handle inspections, notices, and regulatory communications with a solution-oriented approach.
Stay updated on  changes in legislation  and proactively advise stakeholders on impact and actions.
IP & Corporate Matters
Coordinate filing and management of  trademarks and copyrights  through third-party consultants.
Support corporate governance requirements, documentation, and internal legal hygiene.
Risk Advisory & Stakeholder Management
Apply effective  risk management techniques  and provide proactive legal advice to leadership.
Communicate and negotiate with  external parties  including regulators, consultants, and public authorities.
Handle complex matters involving  multiple stakeholders  while maintaining clarity and control.

What We're Looking For
Strong experience in  labour laws and compliance , especially for blue-collar / frontline workforce environments
Proven capability in  contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute management
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving business
Practical, business-first mindset with strong legal judgment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills