Job ID : 1840

About Company

An Indian Multinational educational technology company headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh and founded in 2020. It became a unicorn in June 2022 after raising $100 million at a valuation of $1.1 billion.

It is an EdTech startup, an e-learning platform that offers quality learning experiences at an affordable cost. This startup provides lectures and solutions on various subjects for students between classes 6 and 12, JEE, NEET, and various other entrance exams. It presents both live and scheduled lectures along with doubt-solving sessions, and structured materials and helps students evaluate themselves through tests.

Started as a YouTube Channel, as of today, has mentored over 6 million students and has over 13,700 video lectures on its platform. Offering both free and paid batches, it has gained the reputation of lakhs of students through experienced and quality coaching.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Legal Head is responsible for overseeing all legal matters and providing strategic legal counsel to the organization. This position involves managing the legal department, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks, and contributing to the organization's overall success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Strategy: Develop and implement the organization's legal strategy in alignment with its business goals and objectives.
2. Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the executive leadership team, board of directors, and other key stakeholders.
3. Contract Management: Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the organization complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
5. Risk Management: Identify and manage legal risks, including litigation and regulatory challenges, and implement strategies to mitigate them.
6. Intellectual Property: Protect the organization's intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
7. Mergers and Acquisitions: Lead legal due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships, and provide legal support during transactions.
8. Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate governance matters, including board meetings, governance policies, and regulatory filings.
9. Litigation Management: Manage all legal disputes, litigation, and claims involving the organization, including coordination with external legal counsel.
10. Compliance Training: Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees to promote awareness and adherence to legal and ethical standards.
11. Legal Team Management: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing legal team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
12. Budget Management: Manage the legal department's budget effectively and efficiently.
13. External Relations: Maintain relationships with external legal firms, regulatory agencies, and relevant industry associations.

Qualifications:

1. LLB with minimum 10 yrs of experience in a legal leadership role, preferably from a renowned law firm.
2. Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
3. Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making.
5. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
6. Strong leadership and team management skills.