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About the Role

Arcot Group is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the complete legal function for a fast-growing, multi-country technology group. This is the senior-most legal role in the organization and will report directly to the CEO.

The role will cover intellectual property, trademarks, patents, commercial contracts, corporate compliance, employment law, partnership structuring, dispute resolution, data protection, governance, and CEO advisory across entities in India, UAE, and the USA.

This is not a narrow specialist role. We are looking for a commercially minded legal leader who can work across multiple legal areas, make practical judgment calls, support fast business decisions, and build a legal function that enables growth while managing risk. The role will be supported by a Junior Legal Counsel / Paralegal, but legal strategy, final review, deal structuring, and senior advisory will sit with this position.

Key Responsibilities

Intellectual Property & Brand Protection

• Manage the Group’s IP portfolio across multiple brands, software products, and jurisdictions.
• Conduct trademark audits and manage trademark filings, renewals, registers, and enforcement across India, UAE, and the USA.
• Identify patentable software / AI innovations and work with engineering and product teams to document them in patent-ready format.
• File or manage patent applications through external patent counsel.
• Establish an invention disclosure process for technology teams.
• Monitor and act on IP infringement, brand misuse, and trademark conflicts.
• Clear new brand names before launch and support defensive domain registrations.
• Ensure employee and contractor agreements include strong IP assignment clauses.
• Advise teams on open-source license compliance.

Commercial Contracts

• Own the full contract lifecycle for client, vendor, partnership, employment, contractor, software, and inter-company agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, software license agreements, partnership agreements, employment agreements, contractor agreements, and inter-company service agreements.
• Review all inbound contracts before signature.
• Create and maintain standardized contract templates and a clause library for common negotiation points.
• Maintain a contract register with renewal, expiry, auto-renewal, and termination notice tracking.
• Ensure inter-company transactions are documented on arm’s length terms for compliance and tax purposes.
• Support fast turnaround on standard and complex agreements while protecting business interests.

Multi-Jurisdiction Compliance

• Manage legal compliance across Group entities in India, UAE, and the USA.
• Support India compliance including Companies Act, ROC filings, board resolutions, GST/TDS legal coordination, Professional Tax, ESIC/PF, and Shops & Establishment requirements.
• Support UAE compliance including trade license renewals, visa quotas, establishment card, beneficial ownership, economic substance regulations, AML requirements, and free zone obligations.
• Support USA compliance including annual reports, franchise tax, registered agent coordination, and state-level requirements.
• Build and maintain a master compliance calendar across all entities.
• Advise leadership on entity structures, jurisdiction selection, and legal implications for new ventures.

Employment & Contractor Law

• Standardize employment and contractor agreements for India, UAE, and USA.
• Advise HR and leadership on contractor classification risk, restrictive covenants, confidentiality, non-compete / non-solicit clauses, and jurisdiction-specific enforceability.
• Support disciplinary matters, employee grievances, terminations, settlement agreements, and HR policy reviews.
• Review employee handbooks and internal policies for legal compliance.

Partnerships, Investments & Venture Structuring

• Draft and negotiate partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, operating agreements, and related documentation.
• Structure technology credit investments and document equity consideration with defensible valuations.
• Support due diligence for investments, acquisitions, partnerships, and new ventures.
• Advise on equity structures, vesting, anti-dilution, drag-along, tag-along, exits, and partner obligations.
• Support fundraising and investor documentation where required.

Dispute Resolution

• Act as the first legal responder for client claims, vendor disputes, employee grievances, partnership issues, unpaid invoices, and regulatory matters.
• Assess severity, legal exposure, financial impact, and likelihood of escalation.
• Manage pre-litigation resolution through negotiation, mediation, and settlement.
• Engage and manage external litigation counsel where court representation is required.
• Conduct post-dispute analysis to prevent recurrence.

Data Protection & Privacy

• Support compliance with India’s DPDP Act, UAE data protection laws, and relevant US state privacy laws.
• Draft and maintain privacy policies for websites, products, and applications.
• Draft and negotiate data processing agreements with clients and vendors.
• Create and maintain data breach response protocols.
• Provide privacy guidance for candidate data, student data, healthcare-adjacent data, entertainment talent data, and other business-specific data categories.

Governance, Policy & CEO Advisory

• Manage board meetings, minutes, resolutions, signing authority documentation, and corporate governance records.
• Draft and maintain policies including anti-corruption, whistleblower, conflict of interest, related party transaction, and document retention policies.
• Prepare legal updates for the CEO covering IP status, contracts, compliance, employment matters, disputes, risk register updates, and emerging legal concerns.
• Maintain a legal risk register with severity ratings and mitigation plans.
• Build legal FAQs, process guides, and a knowledge base for internal teams.
• Establish and manage external counsel relationships in India, UAE, and USA.

Team Management

• Manage and develop a Junior Legal Counsel / Paralegal.
• Delegate research, drafting, filing, and administrative tasks.
• Review junior work before it is shared with stakeholders or filed.
• Set priorities, manage workload, and develop the junior team member’s legal judgment and drafting skills.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized Indian university.
• Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India.
• 8–15 years of post-qualification experience across corporate, commercial, and intellectual property law.
• Strong experience in contracts, corporate compliance, IP protection, employment law, and deal structuring.
• Trademark registration and prosecution experience in India.
• Working knowledge of patent processes, either through direct filing or managing external patent counsel.
• Strong understanding of Indian corporate law, Indian IP laws, and Indian employment law.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or multi-entity corporate structures.
• Ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice.
• Excellent English drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a junior legal resource effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• LLM in Corporate Law, IP Law, Commercial Law, or related field.
• In-house experience at a technology company or multi-product business.
• Registration as a Patent Agent with the Indian Patent Office.
• Technical background in computer science, engineering, software, or related discipline.
• Exposure to UAE and/or US legal systems.
• Familiarity with UAE free zone regulations.
• Experience with software patents, AI / ML-related IP, data protection, M&A, investments, fundraising, or open-source compliance.

Ideal Candidate

The right candidate will be someone who can operate independently across the full legal spectrum, work directly with the CEO and leadership team, and balance legal risk with commercial urgency. They should be proactive, fast, practical, detail-oriented, and comfortable being the senior-most legal person in the organization.

This person should be able to move from trademark filings to contract negotiations, employment issues, partnership structures, privacy questions, and governance matters without needing constant direction. They should know when to push back, when to find a safe path forward, and how to communicate legal advice in a clear, business-friendly manner.

What We Offer

• Senior-most legal role in a high-growth, multi-country technology group.
• Direct reporting to the CEO.
• Ownership of the complete legal function across IP, contracts, compliance, employment, partnerships, disputes, privacy, and governance.
• International exposure across India, UAE, and USA.
• Opportunity to work on software, AI, and technology-led business models.
• Exposure to multiple portfolio companies, brands, and ventures.
• Support from a Junior Legal Counsel / Paralegal.
• Competitive compensation aligned with Mumbai market benchmarks.

🔹 Role: OCP + ACE Developer

🔹 Experience: 3 – 8 Years

🔹 Location: Mumbai

🔹 Notice Period: Immediate Joiner

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and support integration solutions using OCP & ACE

Build and maintain APIs, message flows, and integration services

Work on system integrations across diverse platforms

Troubleshoot and resolve integration-related issues

Ensure performance, security, and scalability

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Support deployment, testing, and production activities

Required Skills:

Strong experience in OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)

Hands-on experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)

API development & integration services expertise

Knowledge of REST/SOAP web services

Experience with JSON, XML, and data transformation

Basic understanding of Linux/Unix

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Microservices architecture experience

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes

Experience in banking/financial domain

🚀 Hiring: MERN Stack Developer

⭐ Experience: 3+ Years

📍 Location: Mumbai ( Andheri East)

⭐ Work Mode:- 5 Days Work From Office

⏱️ Notice Period: Immediate Joiners

(Only immediate joiners & candidates serving notice period)

We are looking for a MERN Stack Developer skilled in MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js to build scalable, high-performing web applications.

💫 What We’re Looking For:

✅ Proficiency in React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB

✅Strong in JavaScript (ES6+), REST APIs, Git

✅Good problem-solving & debugging skills

Job Profile

Position: 

HR Executive- Payroll & Operations. 

Develop and implement efficient HR strategies to streamline operations, ensure compliance, and drive organizational growth while fostering strong relationships with employees and stakeholders. 

Roles and Responsibilities- 

       Managing onboarding, offboarding, background checks, document collection, induction programs, exit interviews, clearance              procedures,and final settlements. 

• Communicating, implementing, and monitoring compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and organizational guidelines. 
• Overseeing payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in salaries, bonuses, and deductions. 
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and industry standards while preparing and managing HR audits and statutory filings. 
• Maintaining and updating HR information systems while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and proper management of employee records. 
• Preparing HR metrics and reports, analyzing data to identify trends, and supporting decision-making processes. 
• Addressing employee queries, supporting grievance handling, and resolving workplace conflicts effectively. 
• Coordinating with external vendors for payroll, benefits, and training services while collaborating with internal teams like finance and IT. 
• Streamlining HR processes by identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing automation and technology solutions. 
• Planning and executing initiatives to improve employee morale, satisfaction, and connection to the organization, including organizing events, conducting engagement surveys, and fostering a positive work culture. 
• Analyzing employee performance data, generating insights for continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and supporting appraisal processes.
• Required skills & Qualifications: 
• Proficiency in HR policies. 
• HRIS, payroll, and compliance. 
• Strong communication, Analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to manage processes, improve operations, and resolve conflicts. 
• Bachelor’s in HR or related field. 
• Quick decision-making skills. 
• A keen eye on details for accuracy. 
• Strong work ethics. 
•  KEKA HRMS is must
• Experience- 3 to 5 years 

Location - Jogeshwari East

Working Days

6 days working

Working Timings

10am-7 pm

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced C++ Developer with a strong background in embedded systems to join our dynamic product engineering team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of recent hands-on experience in designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance embedded software applications using modern C++ standards (preferably C++11 or later). This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software solutions using C++11 or above
• Work closely with hardware and embedded teams to implement and integrate real-time systems
• Develop software for embedded platforms and optimize performance for various target environments
• Implement and maintain multithreaded applications and handle concurrency issues efficiently
• Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, Hardware, and Design
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in embedded environments
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to best practices in coding and documentation
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in C++ and embedded systems development

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with strong recent exposure to C++
• Hands-on experience with C++11 or newer versions (C++14/17 preferred)
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software design patterns
• Proficient in embedded system programming and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience in multithreaded programming and inter-process communication
• Proficient in debugging tools, performance analysis, and memory management
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working on low-level drivers, hardware integration, and peripherals
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Knowledge of tools such as GDB, Valgrind, JTAG debuggers, etc.
• AWS or cloud-based experience is a plus (for remote monitoring/logging or OTA updates)

Data Scraping Specialist

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role within QRT

• Your core objective is to develop and maintain web scraping tools to build datasets for research and trading
• Contributing to integrate datasets from internal or external providers
• Manage the multiple and extensive dataset used in the QRT research and trading platform
• Monitoring fetching processes and data health
• Supporting users (Quants & Traders)

Your present skillset

• 4+ years’ experience in web scraping
• Advanced English, both written and verbal communication skills
• Polyglot developer, Python coding is important
• Software engineering best practices
• Ability to communicate and understand user needs
• Structured and unstructured data management expertise is a plus
• Knowledge of the financial data of equity/derivatives is a plus
• Intellectual curiosity to learn new technologies
• Capacity to work with autonomy within a global team

1. Follow the sales process of pre-sales, client servicing, and post sales.
2. Fulfilling all the targets set by the company on a monthly and quarterly basis.
3. Making presentations and pitching to the corporate and individual clients.
4. Attending client meetings with the senior team and follow up for the same.
5. Customer relationship management with new and old clients.
6. Proactively engage in the sales cycle from cold calling to follow ups
7. Bifurcation of leads and updating  the sales funnel on regular intervals
8. Identify issues and opportunities for us to develop new business or cross-sell

1. Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services.
2. Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences.
3. Proven experience as a Sales Executive or relevant role.
4. Proven interaction with architect preferred, not required

Must have:

1. Proficiency in English.
2. Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
3. Thorough understanding of marketing techniques.
4. Fast learner and passion for sales.
5. Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
6. Aptitude in delivering attractive presentations.
7. Bachelor's degree.

We are looking for a skilled react.js developer to join our front-end development team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing user interface components using React.js concepts and workflows such as Redux, Flux, and Webpack. You will also be responsible for profiling and improving front-end performance and documenting our front-end codebase.

• Meeting with the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs.
• Identifying web-based user interactions.
• Developing and implementing highly responsive user interface components using react concepts.
• Writing application interface codes using JavaScript following react.js workflows.
• Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes.
• Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Monitoring and improving front-end performance.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a similar field.
• Previous experience working as a react.js developer.
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages.
• Knowledge of REACT tools including React.js, Webpack, Enzyme, Redux, and Flux.
• Experience with user interface design.
• Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Good project management skills.

SDE-II (FE)

Responsibilities

• Gather functional requirements from product management/UX teams and translate requirements into technical specifications to build robust, scalable, supportable solutions
• Serve as technical lead throughout the full development lifecycle, end-to-end, from scoping, planning, conception, design, implementation and testing, to documentation, delivery and maintenance. 
• Provide design reviews for other engineers, including feedback on architecture and design issues, as well as integration and performance. 
• Manage resources on multiple technical projects and ensure schedules, milestones, and priorities are compatible with technology and business goals.
• Develop new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Requirements

• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
• Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
• Good understanding of AngularJS, ReactJS
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Proficient understanding of git
• Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that the application will adhere to them.
• BTech/BE Equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience