Legal Counsel: Corporate & Commercial

<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-contrast="none"><strong>About the Company</strong></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Affinidi </strong>is a technology company dedicated to changing data ownership for good. We empower businesses and individuals with control and ownership of their data, with a comprehensive approach to managing their holistic identity – accounting for all aspects of their digital footprint while ensuring privacy and security. </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Affinidi’s technology enables users to benefit from decentralised digital identity solutions. We believe that everyone has the right to own and control their data, and we are committed to creating a trusted digital credentials ecosystem that empowers businesses and individuals to securely exchange data and services across borders and industries.</span></p> <hr> <p> </p></div><p>We are looking for a legally trained professional with strong corporate legal capabilities and company secretarial expertise. The ideal candidate should have a solid legal foundation, commercial acumen, and hands-on experience supporting multinational or global companies, rather than a purely company secretarial background. The role requires a pragmatic, business-enabling mindset and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.</p> <p>This is a 6-9 month engagement, with potential for extension or conversion depending on business needs, and we are looking for someone who can quickly plug in and operate with minimal supervision.</p> <p>This role is based out of Bengaluru, India.</p> <p><strong>Primary roles and responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Drafting, reviewing and negotiating diversified commercial contracts, MSAs. SOWs, NDAs, and other business vertical contracts including HR, Finance, Strategy, Business Development, Technology and Marketing, and provide clear, practical legal advice to respective business units on risks, compliance requirements, and best practices. · Act as the primary point of contact for legal advisory matters, providing clear, pragmatic guidance to business teams and ensuring continuity of legal support. Stay up to date on the relevant laws and collaborate with global internal stakeholders on compliance-related matters.</li> <li>Manage day-to-day legal operations, maintaining key legal and corporate records, and tracking compliance obligations across the organization.</li> <li>Communicate and coordinate with external legal counsels across all jurisdictions, manage instructions, and follow up on deliverables to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes.</li> <li>Provide company secretarial support as required, primarily for India, ensuring continuity of