Legal Manager

About Porter

At Porter , we’re on a mission to move a billion dreams by building the most trusted, efficient, and seamless logistics platform in India. We started in 2014 with a simple vision — to transform intra-city logistics through technology. Today, Porter is a late-stage startup , serving millions of users across 21+ cities , backed by marquee investors like Tiger Global , Lightrock , and Sequoia .

We solve real-world problems — from empowering micro-entrepreneurs and truck owners, to optimizing last-mile delivery for SMEs and enterprises. Every challenge we take on has real consequences and real impact.

With a sharp focus on user obsession, ownership, and collaboration , we’re building a workplace where people thrive when they take bold bets, move fast, and build with empathy.

If you’re looking to work where scale meets purpose , complexity fuels learning , and culture isn’t an afterthought , Porter is the place.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensuring comprehensive legal compliance for all international business operations, staying current with the diverse regulatory landscapes of every operating jurisdiction
• Coordinating effectively with global external counsel to manage litigation, navigate local legal requirements, and ensure cohesive legal strategy across the enterprise
• Managing all legal aspects pertinent to international business expansion, from structuring and licensing to employment contracts and cross-border data transfer agreements
• Leading the corporate data privacy function, serving as the primary authority on data governance and ethical data use practices
• Ensuring strict compliance with relevant laws like the DPDP, implementing frameworks for data mapping and incident response
• Managing vendor activities related to data protection through rigorous due diligence, contract negotiations, and ongoing monitoring of third-party compliance standards
• Overseeing the protection, maintenance, and enforcement of the company’s entire IP portfolio, including proactive monitoring for potential infringement across global markets
• Providing expert legal guidance and counsel on employment law matters, advising leadership on compliance with central, state, and municipal labor regulations
• Negotiating and reviewing essential IT agreements, structuring terms that protect company data, define service levels, and limit liability in technology partnerships
• Managing standard vendor contracts and SaaS agreements by streamlining the review process, identifying key risks, and ensuring favorable terms for the business
• Advising stakeholders on the legal implications of IT services, products, software acquisitions, and technology partnerships, enabling sound decision-making aligned with risk tolerance

Skills and attributes:

• Uphold the highest ethical standards, maintain a professional demeanor in dynamic environments, and manage diverse stakeholder expectations effectively
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, leveraging innovative thinking with a focus on project execution
• Identify and contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies

Experience And Qualifications:

• Law Graduate/ LL.B with 4 - 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience
• Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills