Legal Head - Healthcare

Provide strategic legal counsel to the leadership team on healthcare laws, regulatory risks, and business operations
Oversee all contracts, agreements, MoUs, and NDAs related to patients, vendors, partnerships, and government agenciesEnsure compliance with all applicable laws including Clinical Establishments Act, MCI/NMC regulations, Drugs & Cosmetics Act, Biomedical Waste Rules, etc.Manage medico-legal issues, including patient grievances, malpractice claims, and legal noticesRepresent the organization in legal proceedings, hearings, and negotiationsCollaborate with external counsel and law firms when necessaryDraft, review, and vet SOPs, policies, and internal governance mechanismsGuide HR and Admin on legal matters involving employee relations, labor law, and POSH complianceConduct legal risk assessments and audits across departmentsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of healthcare laws, data privacy norms (like HIPAA/GDPR), and evolving legal trendsAct as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) if required, ensuring protection of patient health informationQualifications & Skills:Bachelors degree in Law (LLB); Masters (LLM) preferred10-15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in healthcare or life sciencesIn-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, licensing, and hospital operationsStrong understanding of contracts, litigation, compliance, and corporate lawExcellent analytical, negotiation, and drafting skillsStrong leadership with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersHigh ethical standards and integrityPreferred:Experience working with NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals or pharma setupsFamiliarity with digital health, telemedicine laws, and IT Act complianceExposure to insurance, medico-legal arbitration, or M&A due diligence in healthcare