Legal and Compliance Manager - Gurgaon, Haryana, , India

AGRIM is a fast -growing Agri -tech startup building an on -demand B2B Agri -input marketplace. Agri -inputs is a $50bn industry spread across Seeds, Agro Chemicals, Fertilizers, Agro -Tools and Animal Feed. AGRIM has scaled up rapidly across India, with 10% of the overall custom ...

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AGRIM is a fast -growing Agri -tech startup building an on -demand B2B Agri -input marketplace. Agri -inputs is a $50bn industry spread across Seeds, Agro Chemicals, Fertilizers, Agro -Tools and Animal Feed. AGRIM has scaled up rapidly across India, with 10% of the overall customer universe already onboarded on the platform.<\/span><\/span>
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Having closed our Series B round of funding (to be announced publicly in the coming weeks) with Tier -1 investors, we are very well capitalized. Our Founders are IIT/ IIM graduates and ex -entrepreneurs (with successful exits) and we have also built one of the best start -up teams, with senior executives from Tier -1 education institutes, e -commerce companies such as Amazon, Hopscotch, Policy Bazaar, etc. and experienced industry professionals from the agriculture sector.<\/span><\/span>
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1. B2B e -commerce marketplace for Agri -Inputs (Total Market potential $50 billion)<\/span><\/span>
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2. Founded by Ex -entrepreneurs IIT & IIM Alumni: Mukul Garg and Avi Jain<\/span><\/span>
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3. Backed by 4 Tier -1 Investors<\/span><\/span>
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4. Growing 5X Month on Month<\/span><\/span>
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5. Onboarded 1000+ Manufacturers | 1,00,000+ Retailers | Active across India<\/span><\/span>
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1. Managing Agri -Input Compliance Framework
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· Ensure compliance with all applicable agricultural, environmental, and trade laws related to agri -inputs.
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· Monitor and interpret evolving regulations in the agri -inputs sector to keep the organization updated on legal changes.
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· Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) to align business processes with regulatory requirements.
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· Handle product registrations, licensing, and other legal filings specific to agri -inputs compliance.
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2. Legal Agreement Management
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· Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and other legal documents.
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· Establish standardized contract templates and processes to enhance efficiency while minimizing risk.
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· Ensure all agreements align with company objectives and comply with applicable laws and industry standards.
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· Provide expert advice on dispute resolution and manage legal escalations when needed.
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3. Program Management for Compliance Projects
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· Develop, implement, and monitor compliance -related initiatives and projects across the company.
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· Collaborate with cross -functional teams to identify risks and implement corrective action plans.
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· Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for internal audits and regulatory inspections.
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· Provide training to internal teams on compliance best practices and legal risks.
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Requirements<\/h3>

· Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B); Master's degree (LL.M) preferred.
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· 2 -3 years of experience in legal advisory roles, preferably with exposure to Agri -inputs, FMCG, or related industries.
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· Knowledge of agricultural laws, environmental regulations, and product compliance frameworks.
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· Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
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· Excellent program management skills with the ability to handle multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously.
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· Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem -solving skills.
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Key Attributes
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· Detail -oriented with strong analytical skills.
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· Ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and simplify compliance processes for internal teams.
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· Proactive and solution -focused approach to managing legal risks.
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