Job description
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.
- B2B e-commerce marketplace for Agri-Inputs (Total Market potential $50 billion)
- Founded by Ex-entrepreneurs IIT & IIM Alumni: Mukul Garg and Avi Jain
- Backed by 4 Tier-1 Investors
- Growing 5X Month on Month
- Onboarded 1000+ Manufacturers | 1,00,000+ Retailers | Active across India 6. 300+ Full-time employees Roles & Responsibilities -
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.