Legal Counsel
3 - 6 years | Noida | Full-Time
The Mission
We aren't automating scripts — we're deprecating the era of manual-heavy testing entirely. TestMu AI is building the world's first AI-native platform where Agentic Intelligence autonomously plans, authors, and self-heals the entire Quality Engineering lifecycle.The name "TestMu" comes from our community conference. Our users and team aren't an audience — they're the heartbeat of what we build. We believe AI augments human potential. It doesn't replace it.You'll be the legal mind that keeps our fastest-moving commercial deals clean, our cross-border contracts airtight, and our leadership focused on building — not firefighting.
The Pillars of Impact
1. Commercial Contracts & Negotiations (50%)
Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of global commercial contracts with a strong focus on SaaS and technology agreements — from first draft to final signature.Lead live negotiations directly with customers, partners, and vendors independently — including calls with counterparty legal teams without needing backup.Advise on complex contractual structures and ensure alignment with business objectives under tight timelines — speed without compromising quality.Work closely with business stakeholders and leadership to close deals efficiently while managing legal risk in real time.
2. Legal Infrastructure & Compliance (30%)
Build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal processes as the company scales across India, the US, and the EU.Provide timely, practical legal guidance to cross-functional stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions — no legalese, no hand-waving.Oversee dispute management and ensure full compliance with applicable laws and internal policies across all active markets.Address legal, regulatory, and operational risks proactively — flag issues before they become problems, not after.
3. Strategic Legal Partnership (20%)
Support strategic initiatives of the company — M&A groundwork, partnership structures, and new market entry legal frameworks.Translate legal risk into commercial language that enables faster, smarter decisions for leadership.Build the legal function from lean infrastructure into a scalable system that grows with the company without adding unnecessary friction.
The Bar
In-House SaaS Legal Experience: 3–6 years post-qualification with meaningful in-house time at an IT or SaaS company — law firm experience alone does not qualify.
SaaS Contract Depth: Proven track record negotiating SaaS and technology contracts at volume and complexity from both sell-side and procurement — must show specific deal experience.
Cross-Border Jurisdiction Fluency: Solid working knowledge of IP, data protection, and contracting across India, US, and EU — not theoretical, practical and battle-tested.
High-Ownership Operator Mindset: Has built legal processes from scratch in a fast-moving environment — doesn't wait to be told, doesn't escalate every edge case upward.
Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person