In-house counsel role in tech startups in Bangalore

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If I want to start my career with tech startup in Bangalore as an in-house counsel and I am from a tier 1 NLU, what would my pay look like? Is it the right direction or should I start with working in a law firm and then switching?

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byGuest

3 months ago

6 lpa . At max

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byFinal Sem Law Student

3 months ago

As someone myself who Interned with a tech startup in Bangalore for 3 months, I would not recommend you to start with an In-house role. If you have options, definetely without a doubt start at a law firm as ultimately even if you want to get into an Inhouse role, your PQE of 2-3 years would allow you to start as a manager in a tech related in-house role. Otherwise, if starting your career at an in-house, you'll not only take long to climb up the hirearchy, but also limit your understanding of the transactions taking place by only focusing to one businesses needs. Thus, start at a firm and move to in-house with better pay and role after a few years of law firm practice.

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byGuest

3 months ago

Depends on how much funding they have. Usually a "startup" startup doesn't even have permanent legal employees. Expect somewhere bw 6-10L. Could be more if they are in late funding stages.

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byGuest

3 months ago

To start, maybe no. The pay won’t be as good, even if decent, the learning will not be as much as a law firm and you’d have trouble moving later, if at all. Always better to start at a law firm, Tier 1/2/3 whatever that may be. But ofcourse, take it if no other option and keep looking to move for atleast 3 years of the start. Move then, better pay, better things you can contribute to the company too.

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byGuest

3 months ago

Why would you want to start with an in house role? No decent company will hire you, and if they do, they'll make you push paper.

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