Advise Explera India on contracts, licensing, employment and data protection.
About Explera DMC
Explera DMC is a B2B destination management company (DMC). Travel agents and tour operators book hotels, transfers, tours, guides and events for their customers through Explera, and our teams in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong arrange and deliver those services. We also hire for remote roles open to candidates worldwide.
Role overview
We are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to be the local legal point of contact for Explera India, working closely with the country manager and with our Hong Kong headquarters, through which all group legal and statutory frameworks are governed.
You will work with the Companies Act, the DPDP Act, labour codes, consumer protection and partner and supplier contracts, and manage external counsel where needed.
Key responsibilities
1. Contracts & commercial
- Draft, review and negotiate partner, supplier and service agreements
- Align local contracts with the templates provided by the Hong Kong legal team
2. Licensing & corporate compliance
- Keep business licences, registrations and corporate records up to date
- Coordinate final approvals and statutory filings with the Hong Kong headquarters
3. Employment & data protection
- Advise HR on employment contracts, policies and disputes
- Maintain data protection compliance and respond to data requests
4. Disputes & risk
- Handle claims and complaints and manage external counsel
- Train teams on contract basics and compliance
Requirements
- LL.B.; enrolled advocate or several years of in-house legal experience in India
- 4+ years of corporate, commercial or in-house legal practice in India
- Experience with travel, hospitality or services businesses is a plus
- Hindi and Gujarati and business English (drafting and negotiation)
- Clear, practical advice that the business can act on
- Valid right to work in India
Why join Explera DMC?
- Work closely with the country manager and the Hong Kong headquarters
- Be part of a dynamic, growing DMC with a strong compliance culture
- Autonomy to own your role and drive process improvements
Skills and Languages
Languages
- Hindi
- Fluent
- Gujarati
- Conversational
- English
- Fluent
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Commercial law
- Employment law
- Data protection
- Regulatory compliance
Education
Law degree
Questions about this role
What does the Legal Advisor – India at Explera do?
Advise Explera India on contracts, licensing, employment and data protection. Day to day, the role includes: draft, review and negotiate partner, supplier and service agreements; align local contracts with the templates provided by the Hong Kong legal team; keep business licences, registrations and corporate records up to date.
Where is the Legal Advisor – India role based, and is it remote?
Location: Surat, India. Work mode: Hybrid. Employment: full-time. The role is with Explera Vacations Pvt Ltd, part of Explera Group, a B2B destination management company with offices in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, India and Hong Kong.
What experience and qualifications do I need?
Experience: 4–10 years. Education: Law degree. Languages: Hindi (Fluent), Gujarati (Conversational), English (Fluent). Key requirement: LL.B.; enrolled advocate or several years of in-house legal experience in India.
What is the salary for the Legal Advisor – India?
₹40,000 – ₹70,000 / month. The final offer depends on your experience and interview and is confirmed in writing.
What are the working days and hours?
Monday to Saturday, 09:00-18:00 with a 60-minute break (8 working hours a day). Overtime and any rota changes follow the employment contract and local law.
How do I apply for the Legal Advisor – India?
Apply online at https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/legal-advisor-india-surat-inlg26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes: your details, CV and the role's questionnaire, plus the documents it asks for (usually a recent photo, a photo ID and your highest education certificate).
What is the hiring process?
1. Apply (10 min): send your profile and resume in about 10 minutes. 2. Screening (within 5 days): a recruiter reviews your application and may call for a short chat. 3. Interview (1–2 rounds): meet the hiring manager and team, online or in the office. 4. Offer (within 1 week): a written offer with salary, benefits and start date. 5. Welcome (first 30 days): onboarding with your team, systems access and a buddy.
When does this job close?
Applications close on 23 November 2026. Apply early: we review applications as they arrive.
