Legal and Compliance Manager

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.

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.

1. B2B e -commerce marketplace for Agri -Inputs (Total Market potential $50 billion)

2. Founded by Ex -entrepreneurs IIT & IIM Alumni: Mukul Garg and Avi Jain

3. Backed by 4 Tier -1 Investors

4. Growing 5X Month on Month

5. Onboarded 1000+ Manufacturers | 1,00,000+ Retailers | Active across India

6. 300+ Full -time employees

1. Managing Agri -Input Compliance Framework

· Ensure compliance with all applicable agricultural, environmental, and trade laws related to agri -inputs.

· Monitor and interpret evolving regulations in the agri -inputs sector to keep the organization updated on legal changes.

· Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Supply Chain, etc.) to align business processes with regulatory requirements.

· Handle product registrations, licensing, and other legal filings specific to agri -inputs compliance.

2. Legal Agreement Management

· Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and other legal documents.

· Establish standardized contract templates and processes to enhance efficiency while minimizing risk.

· Ensure all agreements align with company objectives and comply with applicable laws and industry standards.

· Provide expert advice on dispute resolution and manage legal escalations when needed.

3. Program Management for Compliance Projects

· Develop, implement, and monitor compliance -related initiatives and projects across the company.

· Collaborate with cross -functional teams to identify risks and implement corrective action plans.

· Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for internal audits and regulatory inspections.

· Provide training to internal teams on compliance best practices and legal risks.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B); Master’s degree (LL.M) preferred.

· 2 -3 years of experience in legal advisory roles, preferably with exposure to Agri -inputs, FMCG, or related industries.

· Knowledge of agricultural laws, environmental regulations, and product compliance frameworks.

· Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

· Excellent program management skills with the ability to handle multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously.

· Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem -solving skills.

Key Attributes

· Detail -oriented with strong analytical skills.

· Ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and simplify compliance processes for internal teams.

· Proactive and solution -focused approach to managing legal risks.