Job Opening – Founding Full Stack Developer (Legal Tech Startup)
VidhiSetu – Building Legal Infrastructure for the Next Generation
About VidhiSetu
VidhiSetu is an early-stage legal technology startup building a technology-driven legal infrastructure platform to simplify cost effective access to legal services, legal documents, compliance systems, and structured legal workflows for businesses and individuals.
Our long-term vision is to create a scalable legal technology ecosystem that transforms how legal knowledge is organized, accessed, and operationalized.
We are looking for a technically strong developer who wants to become part of a meaningful entrepreneurial journey and help build a category-defining legal tech company from the ground up.
Position Summary
This is a Founding Full Stack Developer role for individuals who are excited by ideas, research, and product creation in a zero-to-one startup environment.
The ideal candidate combines strong software development skills with curiosity about law, access to justice, and the opportunity to simplify legal systems for ordinary users.
This role is best suited for builders who want to contribute to a long-term vision rather than pursue a short-term internship solely for monetary gain or certificates.
The work mainly includes working with clause extraction engines, document workflow infrastructure, structured document repositories, subscription workflows, compliance tracking systems and workflow management dashboards.
Preferred Background
- Full Stack Development (React.js / Next.js, Node.js, APIs, Databases)
- Interest in legal systems, contracts, compliance, and legal research
- Curiosity about startup ideation, product strategy, and founder-led execution
- Ability to work independently with high ownership
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain scalable frontend and backend systems
- Develop APIs, authentication, data models, and document workflows
- Assist in creating document intelligence, legal repositories, and compliance tools
- Conduct technical and product research to identify new startup opportunities
- Work directly with founders on architecture, product design, and strategic decisions
- Contribute ideas that shape the company’s long-term direction, expected to think beyond coding
1. Develop scalable APIs and application architecture
2. Implement authentication and access control systems
3. Work on document storage and retrieval infrastructure
4. Assist in building clause extraction workflows
5. Work on document categorization systems
6. Build searchable legal repositories
7. Help structure legal data into scalable systems
8. Work on subscription and access-based systems
9. Implement dashboard and user workflow features
10. Improve performance and scalability
11. Debug and optimize application behavior
12. Development of a robust frontend and backend systems with options to accommodate scalability, dynamic product logic, and user workflow optimization
(Clause intelligence and scalable legal systems are key parts of the platform architecture)
Technology Stack (Preferred)
- React.js / Next.js
- Node.js / Express.js
- PostgreSQL / MongoDB
- REST APIs
- Git and GitHub
- Cloud storage integrations
Bonus Skills:
- Understanding of OCR, AI/NLP, Search systems, Document processing systems
Who Should Apply
- Developers who want to build products from scratch
- Individuals excited about idea-stage and early-stage startups
- Candidates motivated by ownership, learning, and long-term impact
- People who resonate with the founders’ vision and want to help shape it
Who Should Not Apply
- Candidates seeking only a short-term internship certificate
- Applicants primarily focused on immediate high compensation
- Individuals uncomfortable with uncertainty and rapid experimentation
- Those looking for a structured corporate role with narrowly defined responsibilities
Compensation Structure
- Initial engagement may include a modest lump-sum internship stipend for the first three months.
- This role is fundamentally vision-driven and contribution-oriented.
- Future remuneration will be linked to the startup’s progress, funding, and commercial success.
- Significant contributors may be considered for leadership roles, long-term compensation packages, and equity discussions.
Primary Selection Criteria
The most important criterion is a demonstrated willingness to work in an idea-stage startup environment with conviction and long-term commitment. We are seeking a collaborator who believes in building enduring products and is motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful impact. Attributes like strong problem-solving mindset, ability to work independently with minimum inputs, and curiosity to build complex systems are highly desirable.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a single PDF file containing:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personalized Statement of Purpose (SOP) explaining:
- – Why you want to work in an early-stage startup– Why legal technology interests you– Why you believe you are a fit for this role
- Links, screenshots, or summaries of milestone projects demonstrating relevant skillsSelection Process
1. Screening of CV, SOP, and project portfolio
2. Technical assessment/interview including questionnaires, technical discussions and practical assignment(s)
3. Final one-to-one interaction with the founders
Work Arrangement
- Remote / Hybrid (flexible)
- High-ownership startup environment
- Direct collaboration with founders
How to Apply
Please email your application (single PDF) with the subject line:
“Application – Founding Full Stack Developer – VidhiSetu”
Include your GitHub, portfolio links, and any relevant project repositories.
Closing Note
If you are looking for a place to build, experiment, research, and contribute to a mission-driven legal technology company from its earliest stages, we would be glad to hear from you.
Join us in building technology that makes legal systems simpler, smarter, and more accessible.
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
