About 2070Health:

2070 Health is India's pioneering Venture Studio dedicated to building transformative, patient-centric healthcare companies from the ground up.

We partner with exceptional founders, provide deep operational support, and leverage our innovation platform to co-create and scale healthcare solutions that address critical needs in the Indian market.

Job Summary:

- We are looking for an experienced and proactive VP - Legal to join our healthcare venture studio.

- This role will be instrumental in driving legal strategy, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance both at the parent company level and across diverse portfolio of healthcare-focused investee companies.

- The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Indian corporate, commercial, and healthcare law, with the ability to guide high-growth businesses through complex legal landscapes.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory & Compliance:

- Draft, review, and negotiate investment agreements for venture capital fund transactions, including Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), Share Subscription Agreements (SSA), side letters, and related documentation

- Provide legal counsel on matters related to the Companies Act, 2013, clinical establishment norms, Drugs & Cosmetics Act, data protection (DPDP Act), labour laws, and other applicable healthcare and commercial regulations

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including joint ventures, service agreements, IP licensing, vendor and employment contracts, lease agreements, and investment documentation

- Advise portfolio companies on risk mitigation, dispute resolution, statutory compliance, and legal strategy

- Support business expansion strategies including M&A, fundraising, partnerships, and franchise models

- Coordinate with external legal counsel for litigation management and specialised advisory

- Establish, implement and uphold legal frameworks across the parent company and its portfolio companies in accordance with Indian Corporate laws and SEBI regulations

- Supervise preparation and conduct of Board and General Meetings; review notices, agendas, resolutions, and minutes drafted by external CS firms

- Facilitate seamless communication between the board, senior management, shareholders, and stakeholders

- Maintain repository of legal agreements

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LL.B/LL.M) from a recognised Indian university

- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) - Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is preferred

- Prior experience in the healthcare, pharma, wellness, or technology-enabled service sector is strongly preferred

- Experience of working independently and alongside law firms in advising startups, venture-backed businesses and venture capital firms

Key Skills:

- Comprehensive knowledge of Indian corporate and Healthcare regulatory frameworks

- Familiarity with IP law, digital health regulations, medical data protection norms, and digital health standards

- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and legal research capabilities

- High ethical standards, confidentiality, and sound business judgment

- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills

- Ability to manage multiple entities, priorities, and timelines in a challenging environment