Manager -Legal Contracts & Advisory

About the Company

About RapidoFounded in 2015, Rapido is India’s leading multi-modal mobility platform. What began with bike taxis hasrapidly evolved to include auto-rickshaws, cab-hailing, and peer-to-peer deliveries. Today, Rapidocommands a dominant 70% market share in bike taxis, 40% in auto rides, and holds the second-largestposition in the cab segment with a 22% share—establishing us as the overall market leader in ride-hailing.With over 4 million rides completed daily and more than 2 billion rides served to date, Rapido operatesin 200+ cities and is aggressively expanding toward a presence in 500 cities. In 2024, we proudly achievedunicorn status with a valuation of $1.1 billion.Driven by technology and innovation, we’re expanding into newcategories while remaining committed to improving last-mile connectivity and empowering livelihoods atscale.

About the Role

Job Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced resource to lead business-oriented legal advisory,oversee the drafting, negotiation, and management of contracts across various functions within ourorganization. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with legal requirements, mitigate risks, andmaintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Business-Oriented Legal Advisory

• Translate business requirements into legally compliant and commercially workablesolutions.
• Evaluate different legal and commercial structures and recommend the most appropriateapproach based on risk, cost, operational feasibility and business objectives.
• Take a risk-based approach to legal advice, distinguishing between critical legal risks andrisks that can be appropriately mitigated or commercially accepted.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including master serviceagreements, delivery service agreements, vendor contracts, subcontracting agreements,collaboration agreements, partnership agreements etc.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals andrequirements.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Research and interpret applicable laws, rules, regulations, notifications, judicial precedentsand regulatory developments relevant to the business.
• Assess the impact of new or evolving laws on existing and proposed business practices.
• Work with business teams to develop implementation mechanisms that ensure compliancewithout creating unnecessary operational friction.
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively communicate material changes and theirbusiness implications.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• PQE: 6+ Years.