Senior Legal Officer (Part-time, Equity only)
Core
Build and manage the legal foundation for a NutritionTech startup, covering corporate law, food compliance, IP, and technology/data regulations.
Role type
Senior Legal Officer (Founding Role)
Builds
A technology-driven nutrition and wellness company (Nutrition Intelligence Engine, food R&D, and production systems)
Domain
FoodTech / NutritionTech / HealthTech
Required skills
Corporate law, Food & nutrition compliance, Intellectual property management, Contract drafting & negotiation, Data privacy & protection, Regulatory research, Startup legal advisory
Preferred skills
Experience in FMCG, FoodTech, or NutritionTech, Understanding of Indian regulatory frameworks, IP strategy for R&D collaborations
Technologies
Nutrition Intelligence Engine, Food manufacturing systems, Mobile apps
Responsibilities
Draft and manage agreements for employees, vendors, and partners; Advise on food, nutrition, and advertising regulations; Develop and manage IP strategy for formulations and technology; Review privacy and data protection requirements for digital services; Negotiate commercial contracts with manufacturers and distributors; Support legal structures for R&D collaborations and fundraising.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (Founding Member)