Candidates with B2C/ Consumer brands experience to applyCandidates with commercial contracts and IPR experience to applyAbout Our Client
This is a growing organization within the B2C industry, known for its innovative solutions and professional approach. As a medium-sized company, it offers a collaborative and focused work environment in Bengaluru.
As the Head - Legal, you will serve as company's first legal leader, managing the entire legal, regulatory, compliance and IP framework for a high‑growth B2C travel brand.
This is an individual contributor (IC) role with direct visibility to both founders and requires someone who is polished, well‑spoken, agile, and enjoys operating in a fast‑moving startup environment.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Commercial Contracting (Top Priority)
Lead drafting, reviewing & negotiation of all commercial contracts including:Licensing agreementsThird‑party manufacturing agreementsRoyalty agreementsBrand collaborations & marketing partnershipsVendor, supply chain, distribution, and retail contractsBuild standardized templates to support rapid scale‑up and protect brand/IP.
2. Licensing & Royalty Structuring
Manage all legal and compliance aspects of Escape Plan's licensing-led model, including long‑term exclusive brand licenses and category rights.Ensure accurate royalty calculations, reporting & compliance with global brand partners from a legal standpoint.
3. Intellectual Property Management (Highly Preferred)
Manage all trademarks, brand registrations, oppositions, renewals & enforcement.Identification and protection of proprietary design elements, product IP and brand assets.Exposure to patents will be an advantage.
4. Fundraising & Corporate Transactions
Support investor due diligence, term sheets, SHA/SSA review & negotiation.Ensure governance & compliance post-fundraising.Work closely with founders and external counsel on investment rounds.
5. Governance, Compliance & Risk
Create compliance frameworks and internalSOPs for a consumer brand handling:E‑commerce rulesConsumer protection lawsLegal MetrologyFSSAI (if applicable to accessories such as wellness/travel items)Advertising standardsEnsure statutory compliance via close coordination with consultants.
6. Cross‑Functional Advisory
Work closely with product, sourcing, brand, ops, retail & finance teams.Provide commercial and risk‑based legal advice supporting fast decision‑making.Handle disputes, litigation, notices & regulatory queries with agility.The Successful Applicant
Candidate Requirements
Must-Have
LLB degree.Strong experience in commercial contracting (absolute must).Ability to work independently as a single‑person legal function.Excellent communication, articulation & stakeholder management.
Preferred
IP experience (trademarks/patents/licensing).Exposure to fundraising/ investor documentation.Experience in B2C consumer brands, D2C, lifestyle, fashion or travel categories.Law firm candidates with strong contracts/IP background encouraged.Startup experience
Persona Fit
Young, dynamic, polished, and comfortable with ambiguity.Business‑first mindset: "wants to do everything" attitude.Founder‑facing confidence & maturity. 