Head of Legal

About the Company iSprout is committed to providing innovative workspace solutions that foster collaboration and productivity. Our mission is to create environments that inspire creativity and drive business success. About the Role The Head of Legal will serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team, ensuring that legal frameworks align with business expansion goals across India and international markets.

Job Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Management Support Business Partnership: Serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team, aligning legal frameworks with business expansion goals across India and international markets. Departmental Oversight: Lead the legal function, managing internal legal teams and external law firms to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery. Risk Governance: Design and implement a comprehensive Risk Mitigation Framework for property acquisitions, long-term leases, and high-value enterprise sales.

Departmental Support Functions Sales Enablement: Streamline the turnaround time (TAT) for Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and customized lease agreements for enterprise clients. Join high stakes Teams meetings with international client legal teams to resolve roadblocks. Finance & Taxation: Collaborate with the Finance team on stamp duty optimizations, property tax compliance, and debt financing legalities.

HR & Employment Law: Oversee labor law compliance, POSH guidelines, and drafting of executive employment contracts or employee stock option plans (ESOPs). Real Estate, RERA & Liaison Property Due Diligence: Lead 100% compliant title search and technical due diligence for new managed office sites. RERA & Statutory Compliance: Ensure all projects are registered under RERA where applicable; manage filings and represent the company before RERA authorities.

Liaison: Lead interactions with government bodies (GHMC, HMDA, DTP) for building approvals, occupancy certificates, and fire safety licenses. Contracts, Drafting & IP Complex Drafting: Expertise in drafting and vetting tripartite agreements, revenue sharing models, and vendor contracts. IP Management: Proactively protect iSprout’s brand identity, trademarks, and proprietary workspace technologies.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Representation: Oversee all litigation matters, including recovery of dues, landlord tenant disputes, and consumer court cases. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Prioritize arbitration and mediation to settle commercial disputes efficiently, preserving business relationships. Qualifications Experience: 12 years of PQE (Post-Qualification Experience), with at least 5 years in a leadership role within Real Estate, Coworking, or Hospitality.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); Master’s degree (LLM) from a premier institution is highly preferred. Required Skills Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in legal-tech tools for contract lifecycle management (CLM) and virtual collaboration via Microsoft Teams. Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation prowess, executive presence for board-level reporting, and a proactive "problem-solver" mindset.

Pay range and compensation package Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Equal Opportunity Statement iSprout is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. share resumes on : rohit.solleti@isprout / [email protected]