- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Department
- Legal
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Keka
Description
About Keka
Keka is a modern people platform for growing enterprises. HR, payroll and talent live in one core system, so teams spend less time on admin and more time on their people. More than 12,500 companies trust Keka, from fast-growing small businesses to large enterprises and global companies with teams across borders.
We build software the way HR actually works. It feels human, sets up in days instead of months, and has AI built into every part of HR. With customers across India, the US and the Middle East, our revenue team is growing fast to keep up. That is where this role comes in.
What you''ll do
Contracting
- Review, draft, and negotiate customer MSAs and commercial agreements (including US customers).
- Standardize and strengthen contract management processes, templates, and policies.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contract structuring, risk identification, and negotiation strategy.
- Train and guide teams on legal best practices related to contracting and compliance.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws including Company Law, FEMA, and obligations under Shareholder Agreements (SHA).
- Oversee corporate governance and statutory compliance matters.
- Manage intellectual property matters including trademarks and related filings; coordinate patent-related support as required.
- Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations including GDPR and associated frameworks.
- Partner cross-functionally to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Support legal due diligence and documentation for fundraising initiatives.
What you'll bring
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB / LLM or equivalent).
- Company Secretary qualification preferred (any State in India).
Experience
- 5–8 years of legal experience in a B2B SaaS company with exposure to US customers (mandatory).
- Working knowledge of IP, patents, and trademarks.
- Familiarity with GDPR and data privacy regulations is an advantage.
- Strong negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Skills
Contract ManagementComplianceNegotiationGDPR