Rapido
Website:
rapido.bike
Job details:
About the Company
Founded in 2015, Rapido is India’s leading multi-modal mobility platform. What began with bike taxis has rapidly evolved to include auto-rickshaws, cab-hailing, and peer-to-peer deliveries. Today, Rapido commands a dominant 70% market share in bike taxis, 40% in auto rides, and holds the second-largest position in the cab segment with a 22% share—establishing us as the overall market leader in ride-hailing. With over 4+ million rides completed daily and more than 2 billion rides served to date, Rapido operates in 200+ cities and is aggressively expanding toward a presence in 500 cities. In 2024, we proudly achieved unicorn status with a valuation of $1.1 billion. Driven by technology and innovation, we’re expanding into new categories while remaining committed to improving last-mile connectivity and empowering livelihoods at scale. We are not an option; we are a choice!
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced resource to lead business-oriented legal advisory, oversee the drafting, negotiation, and management of contracts across various functions within our organization. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with legal requirements, mitigate risks, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Business-Oriented Legal Advisory
- Translate business requirements into legally compliant and commercially workable solutions.
- Evaluate different legal and commercial structures and recommend the most appropriate approach based on risk, cost, operational feasibility and business objectives.
- Take a risk-based approach to legal advice, distinguishing between critical legal risks and risks that can be appropriately mitigated or commercially accepted.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including master service agreements, delivery service agreements, vendor contracts, subcontracting agreements, collaboration agreements, partnership agreements etc.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and requirements.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Research and interpret applicable laws, rules, regulations, notifications, judicial precedents and regulatory developments relevant to the business.
- Assess the impact of new or evolving laws on existing and proposed business practices.
- Work with business teams to develop implementation mechanisms that ensure compliance without creating unnecessary operational friction.
- Monitor regulatory developments and proactively communicate material changes and their business implications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law with 5+ Years of experience
Required Skills
- Detail-oriented and experienced in legal advisory.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage contracts across various functions.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in multi-modal mobility platforms.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance in the transportation sector.
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