Legal Counsel II

ABOUT US
As Southeast Asia’s #1 integrated logistics provider, Teleport is all about making logistics fast, affordable and reliable. 

Our mission? To move things across Southeast Asia better than anyone else. We’re focused on making next-day delivery a reality for all.

#TeamTeleport is guided by our values: Move with urgency — because time is crucial; Aim to pioneer — constantly innovating to stay ahead; Do it with intent — delivering with purpose and precision; and Keep it real — maintaining authenticity and transparency in all we do.

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SALARY RANGE: INR 100,000 - INR 120,000 / MONTH

A DAY IN A LIFE

This role (based in New Delhi) reports to the General Counsel (based in Kuala Lumpur)

As a start-up, you can expect your days to be pretty varied. Multitasking is normal, and sometimes, your skills or natural talents will be leveraged to support other business priorities. That said, the bulk of your working hours should involve:

• Drafting and reviewing various agreements and legal documentation including operational agreements, commercial agreements, procurement purchases, tenancy agreements, and corporate transactions agreements;
• Provide practical legal advice for the company operations and business arrangements; 
• Provide advice regarding any dispute resolution matters, regulatory or compliance matters, licensing considerations, corporate structures, etc.;
• Liaising and managing external counsels as and when required;
• Identify best practice contract structures, templates and samples we can reference;
• Manage internal governance document reviews, such as board papers, contract checklists, or related-party documents; 
• Monitor any updates on the laws and regulations relevant to the business; 
• Prepare legal updates and conduct training and workshops for all employees with respect to Legal SOPs and legal requirements of the law ;
• Liaising and dealing with any government agencies and regulatory bodies; and 
• Support other functions or teams in the day-to-day operations of the Company. 

At the onset, you may be culture-shocked working with the Teleport team. To help you adapt better, we would like to share our beliefs on leadership. Put simply, you are a leader, we all are leaders and good leaders.

SKILLS

• Strong corporate and commercial legal background - whether in private practice or in-house experience, or both. General knowledge of company secretarial matters is an advantage. Understanding data protection is a plus but not compulsory. Confident negotiation skills.
• Fluency in reading, writing, drafting documents and communication skills in English is essential. Strong fluency in local languages (Hindi or Tamil) or other Asian languages (writing and speaking) is essential for stakeholder management. Must be comfortable to speak fluently in English to a range of regional audiences about business and legal priorities. 
• Critical knowledge and skills. High Computer proficiency: Google Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and calendar software, and contract management database experience.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and initiate things with minimum supervision.
• The ability to build trust and respect with other team members across multiple geographies as required.
• Experience or ability in handling and responding effectively to issues arising in the fast-paced environment is required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Possess a valid and recognized legal degree from a reputable university and qualified to practice as an advocate under the Bar Council of India.
• Minimum 6 - 8 years general commercial experience with a regional company, or major national or international law firm.
• Having experience in the transportation or logistics industry is a plus but not compulsory.
• Experienced in commercial/transactional negotiations, particularly in cross-cultural, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

At Teleport, we’re all about creating a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us do logistics better across Southeast Asia. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate what makes each of us unique. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!