Legal Officer

Qualifications

• LL.B. from a recognized university
• 25 years of relevant experience in legal, compliance, or administrative roles (experience in education sector preferred)
• Sound knowledge of statutory compliances, contracts, and regulatory frameworks
• Strong drafting, vetting, and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and regulatory authorities
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation
  

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting, vetting, negotiating, and handling all MOUs, contracts, agreements, and legal documents of the Foundation and its units
• Handling legal and statutory compliance matters with regulatory bodies including WBCHSE, WBBSE, CBSE, AICTE, UGC, and local authorities
• Drafting and handling legal notices, pleadings, resolutions, statutory documents, and official legal correspondence
• Coordinating and liaising with external legal counsels for litigation, advisory, and compliance matters
• Reviewing and adding legal inputs, risk assessments, and strategic guidance to Management on legal and statutory issues
• Handling legal research, statutory updates, and compliance documentation relevant to the Foundation's operations
• Reviewing, updating, and adding amendments to internal rules, policies, and compliance frameworks
• Coordinating with internal departments and statutory authorities for audits, inspections, approvals, and filings
• Handling and maintaining legal, statutory, and administrative records and documentation